Curiosity lands safely
The NASA/JPL rover Curiosity landed safely on Mars this morning.
The nuclear powered rover should be good for up to two years of research. It may well give us a definitive answer as to whether microscopic life exists- or has existed- on the Red Planet.
One of my greatest regrets is that, due to the short-sightedness of American policy-makers and, of course, the collapse of the economy, I probably won't live to see human beings set foot on Mars. I grew up expecting that I would.
Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised. But if not, at least we've got eyes up there, if not boots.
ADDENDUM: The Mars Orbital Reconnaissance satellite was passing overhead and actually photographed the landing!
The nuclear powered rover should be good for up to two years of research. It may well give us a definitive answer as to whether microscopic life exists- or has existed- on the Red Planet.
One of my greatest regrets is that, due to the short-sightedness of American policy-makers and, of course, the collapse of the economy, I probably won't live to see human beings set foot on Mars. I grew up expecting that I would.
Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised. But if not, at least we've got eyes up there, if not boots.
ADDENDUM: The Mars Orbital Reconnaissance satellite was passing overhead and actually photographed the landing!
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