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Below -40ÂșC, solar cell output begins to drop off dramatically. This is a long way from -109.3F. Most semiconductors can be permanently damaged when exposed to extreme cold below, below their operating temperature. On Pathfinder, Opportunity and Spirit rovers it is quite possible that -109.3F could destroy the solar panels.