2.7 Mars Rover runs to Hibernate

With the northern winter phase of Mars fast approaching, scientists are trying to get the Mars Rover Spirit to a place called "home plate" in order to wait out the winter. Unfortunately for the Mars Rover, the soft sand of Mars keeps slowing the journey and scientists are uncertain as to whether Rover will make it in time. Once there, the Rover will tilt towards the sun in the hopes of increasing the efficiency of its energy absorbing solar panels. The picture shows a map of the Rover's journeys since landing in July of 2004.