Silenced by veteran NASA on Mars: With tears and hugs, you say goodbye.

The veteran device called Opportunity and sent to Mars seems to be stuck somewhere on Mars. Robotic equipment had its last contact with Earth eight months ago, but silence followed a global dust storm, translated Periscope.

The device landed on the red planet in January 2004, several months after her twin named Spirit. The latter was declared dead in 2011 after being stuck in an area of Mars.

Unlike his twin, Opportunity has continued to walk on the surface of Mars and bring valuable information to the ground. For 15 years, he has traveled more than 45 miles [45 km], despite being designed for just one mile and six meters [1 km] and lasting just 90 days of Martian.

Opportunity has brought significant discoveries, including confirmation that parts of Mars had once been covered by water, and that this planet could have been viable.

The last attempt, Periscope notes, became Tuesday night for communication, and it seemed very emotional. There was tears in his eyes. She had hugs. There were many memories and laughter that we shared. ”

Mike Seibert, who was part of the team, said last goodbye to the device he used to call “Oppy”.

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The mission is expected to be declared completed by NASA during a press conference during today. /Periscopi