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Published online 15 January 2004 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news040112-10

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Mars rover rolls out

NASA’s craft Spirit has hit the dirt and is set to go.

Updated Thursday 15 January 1030 GMT

The Mars rover Spirit is set to begin its exploration of the red planet, having successfully rolled out onto the Martian surface Thursday morning.

Its first target is a nameless crater that lies about 250 metres northeast of the landing site.

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