Mars Exploration Rovers: Rover 1 in cruise stage

The cruise stage provides power, communication and propulsion for the rover and lander within its cocoon made up of the heatshield and backshell for the cruise to Mars.
MER1 cruise stage 109143, Kent Frewing
September 24, 2002
CreditNASA/JPL-Caltech
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The cruise stage provides power, communication and propulsion for the rover and lander within its cocoon made up of the heatshield and backshell for the cruise to Mars.