SCIENCEJun 10 · 08:10 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

Today in History: June 10, Opportunity rover sends last message from Mars

On June 10, 2018, NASA’s Opportunity rover sent its last message from Mars after a 14-year mission, traveling over 28 miles and contributing to geological discoveries. The same date in 1692 saw the first execution during the Salem witch trials.

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NASAorganizationOpportunity roverorganizationMarsplaceSalem witch trialstopicEqual Pay Act of 1963topicBridget BishoppersonU.S. Naval AcademyorganizationBenito Mussoliniperson

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