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Presentation by Jim Adams at NYC Town Hall

Published: March 31, 2011

Presentation by Planetary Science Division Deputy Director Jim Adams at New York City Town Hall.

Presentation by Planetary Science Division Deputy Director Jim Adams at New York City Town Hall

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As the skies above Opportunity continue to clear, engineers at JPL are increasing the frequency of commands asking the solar-powered rover to communicate with Earth.

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