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Re:‘My power’s low’: NASA’s Insight Mars lander prepares to ... by rob74 on Wednesday December 21, 2022 @03:59PM (#34086311)
Well, your solar roof won't be on Mars. Here on Earth, you have rain from time to time in most places. And even in the middle of a desert, you can simply wipe the panels clean once the dust storm has passed...
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Re:‘My power’s low’: NASA’s Insight Mars lander prepares to ... by SoftTalker on Wednesday December 21, 2022 @04:18PM (#34086536)
Yeah, I'm not walking around on a pitched glass-surfaced roof that may be slimy with mold. Ever seen what a window eventually looks like in a humid climate if it hasn't been cleaned? Rain can wash off some surface dust but it doesn't really clean beyond that. Maybe this isn't as much of a problem in a desert.
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