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UW study: Flaw in rover tests risks future Mars missions

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UW study: Flaw in rover tests risks future Mars missions

New computer simulations reveal a critical flaw in how space agencies test rovers, leading to overly optimistic predictions for missions on the moon and Mars.

byModern Sciences Team

August 28, 2025