Scientists & Inventors · 21st Century
Sojourner Rover’s Last Words
“Sending final data back to Earth.”— Sojourner Rover, Mission complete
Who Was Sojourner Rover?
Sojourner Rover explored the solar system, expanding our understanding of planetary science.
The Final Moments
Sojourner Rover operated beyond its planned mission before power failure ended transmissions.
Are These Words Verified?
The Sojourner rover's final transmissions in September 1997 were telemetry data, not the phrase 'Sending final data back to Earth.' While NASA documented the mission end, rovers don't generate anthropomorphized statements.
Sources
- archive NASA Mars Pathfinder Mission Archives
- other JPL mission reports 1997
Legacy
This spacecraft contributed to humanity's exploration of the solar system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Sojourner Rover’s last words?
“Sending final data back to Earth.”
How did Sojourner Rover die?
Sojourner Rover died on Mission complete. Cause of death: Power failure.
Were Sojourner Rover’s last words documented?
The Sojourner rover's final transmissions in September 1997 were telemetry data, not the phrase 'Sending final data back to Earth.' While NASA documented the mission end, rovers don't generate anthropomorphized statements.
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