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Mars Pathfinder Update



Commands were sent to retract the airbags near both ramps of the Mars
Pathfinder lander.  Images confirmed that the airbag near the front
ramp was pulled in enough, so the decision was made to uplink commands
to the spacecraft to unfurl the front ramp.  Commands were also sent to
unlatch the rover so it can stand up to its full height.  Since the
Earth is now setting on Mars, confirmation of the latest commands won't
take place until tomorrow morning.

Ron Baalke