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Wed, Aug 10, 2005

MRO Launch Delayed

Engineers Checking Out Apparent Mechanical Fault

NASA was unable to capitalize on its shuttle success with the launch of its next-generation Mars orbiter. The reason: an possible failure of key guidance equipment.

The launch was postponed due to a failure of a Redundant Rate Gyro Unit (RRGU) at the manufacturer. This unit is similar to two RRGUs that are part of the flight control system on the Altas V launch vehicle at Launch Complex 41 at Kennedy Space Center, FL.

MRO will carry to Mars the most sophisticated imaging package ever sent to scour the Red Planet. It includes six instruments -- among them, the most powerful telescope yet sent to another planet.

MRO will be tasked to spot landing zones for future Mars missions. Mission planners also hope it will shed more light on the mysteries of water origin and where the water went on Mars. The key question for investigators is whether Mars was ever able to support life.

FMI: http://marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/mro

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