November 26, 2006: Mars and the Rover Missions - Jim Bell
November 26, 2006: Mars and the Rover Missions - Jim Bell  
Podcast: The Art Bell Archive
Published On: Tue Feb 10 2026
Description: Art Bell welcomes Professor Jim Bell, associate professor of astronomy at Cornell University and lead scientist for the Pancam color imaging system on NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers. Broadcasting from Manila as another typhoon approaches the Philippines, Art connects with Professor Bell to discuss the remarkable longevity of the Spirit and Opportunity rovers, which have survived over 1,000 days on Mars despite being designed for just 90. Professor Bell describes the daily operations of the… Full show notes & guests: https://artbellarchive.org/episode/november-26-2006-mars-and-the-rover-missions-jim-bell/