universetoday.com
Opportunity Begins Standing Up
NASA controllers gave Opportunity the commands on Wednesday that would begin the process of getting the rover to stand up from its compact landing configuration. The rover has untucked its front wheels and latched its suspension system in place. Controllers are going to try and tilt the landing platform forward 5-degrees to make it easier for Opportunity to roll of the platform next week - possibly as early as Sunday or Monday. Repairs are continuing on Spirit, but operators don't have full control of the lander yet.
Fraser Cain