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'Good Night Oppy' explores human side of robotic rover's life on Mars
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Ryan White did not set out to make a tearjerker, yet audiences watching "Good Night Oppy" may want to have tissues ready. "Not a chance in hell did I think this would be as emotional," White said.
'Good Night Oppy' director on his film about the Mars rover that refused to die (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry last updated
Director Ryan White shares his thoughts on his new documentary, "Good Night Oppy," the real-life fable of a Mars robot that refused to die and the dedicated NASA team that kept it going.
Watch the trailer for 'Good Night Oppy,' Amblin and Amazon's Mars rover film
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Your opportunity has arrived to take a first look at a new film about a groundbreaking journey on Mars. Amblin Entertainment and Amazon Studios have debuted the trailer for "Good Night Oppy."
Strange Mars rock type points to extremely violent volcanic eruptions
By Stefanie Waldek published
An unusual rock type spotted by two Mars rovers may indicate that the Martian landscape was shaped by cataclysmic volcanic eruptions.
In 'Opportunity' music video, Foxanne imagines a dying Mars rover's cry for help
By Hanneke Weitering published
If NASA's long-silent Opportunity Mars rover could phone home one last time to sing a sweet, sentimental song to its Earthly overlords from its dusty grave, it might go a little something like this.
The boldest Mars missions in history
By Space.com Staff, Tom Chao last updated
Earth has been sending probes to Mars for decades, and some missions are especially awe-inspiring.
These Are the Last Photos NASA's Opportunity Rover Took on Mars
By Mike Wall published
A set of newly released photos shows what NASA's Mars rover Opportunity was looking at just before being engulfed by the monster dust storm that took its life.
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