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   Chosp to Archibald   
   Re: Mars Rover longevity again limited b   
   20 Jan 04 15:36:38   
   
   From: chosp@cox.net   
      
   "Archibald"  wrote in message   
   news:ntZOb.45434$mU6.169868@newsb.telia.net...   
   > Hmm...i still don't see what's so wrong with RTG's? They are cheap,   
   > reliable and have high energy density. Is there a ban on using RTG's or   
   > what?   
      
   Existing RTGs are too big and weigh too much for Spirit and   
   Opportunity.   
      
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