Zabhawkin
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While the 4860 cells are using new chemistry and technology, for reference to battery longevity in one of the harshest environments.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opportunity_(rover)
14 years, and what finally did in the batteries was a planet wide dust storm dropped the power to a level that they couldn't maintain the heaters. That is year 2000 battery tech at best.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opportunity_(rover)
14 years, and what finally did in the batteries was a planet wide dust storm dropped the power to a level that they couldn't maintain the heaters. That is year 2000 battery tech at best.
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