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TensionAggravating41 t1_iu33nhz wrote

How in the Fuck did they not account for dust accumulating on solar panels in Fucking Mars? Jesus, NASA can’t even have the hindsight to put on a fucking windshield wiper.

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AwesomeLowlander t1_iu3gs1s wrote

You should totally design the next Mars rover

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TensionAggravating41 t1_iuc0jks wrote

Can I design the rover? Probably not. Can I install a pretty good and reliable fan and wiper/brush for the dustiest planet in our solar system. Bet your ass I can.

Edit: I also want part of the $950 million for 2-3 engineers and materials/equipment this project was gifted to record earthquake data.

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RybaYTC t1_iu37vj6 wrote

This has been an issue with every probe and rover that ever landed on Mars lmfao. You think thousand of qualified scientists and engineers are not aware of this problem? Such system wasn't just developed yet.

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Lt_Duckweed t1_iu3g286 wrote

The dust is statically charged, and also very abrasive. Putting a wiping system on the panel would be added complexity and points of failure, and all it would do is scratch up the panel.

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