Sorry I gotta call out of work I have to go mourn the bestest little robot there ever was

It’s official… Controllers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) were unable to communicate with the the InSight Mars lander after two consecutive attempts earlier this month, which means the solar-powered batteries have run out of juice. Simply put, the lander is dead. After conducting years of unique and incredibly valuable science, NASA has officially retired InSight. This is its final image. Good night, sweet prince.

I'm not crying I just have a branch in my eye

Please... no. Not again. Not so soon.

Guys GUYS another Mars rover died and now I’m in mourning guys help

just cried over a robot, how are y'all tonight?

brb crying over a robot

RIP to a King.

Title: This Is Not Goodbye Fandom: Space/Space Vehicles Author: ourswordsmeandeath Rating: G Words: 100

Summary: The wind kicks up unexpectedly around Sol 106. A drabble about the NASA InSight Lander.

Why are these little messages always so damn sad?

NASA always makes me cry over goddamn robots.

Rest in Peace InSight😢

What the hell, this is a robot goddamnit! The caption was made by a human! But why am I crying? This like the closest we get to R2D2 saying farewell to us after Leia became one with the Force in TROS.

Rest easy little droid, you have served us Earthlings well. May the Force be with you. 😭😭😭🥺

Text:

My power’s really low, so this may be the last image I can send. Don’t worry about me though: my time here has been both productive and serene. If I can keep talking to my mission team, I will – but I’ll be signing off here soon. Thanks for staying with me.