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Mars Rovers On Final Approach

Posted by timothy on from the watch-for-m&m-helices dept.

leapis writes "In the wake of the possible loss of the Beagle 2 Mars probe, let us not forget that the Mars Rovers are scheduled for arrival in orbit this weekend. As noted in this article at Space.com, the fourth and final course correction has been made, and Spirit, the first of two spacecraft, will touch down around 22:34 on 3 Jan 2004. More information and a countdown to the landing can be found here."

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  1. It's morning in the US by ObviousGuy · · Score: -1, Troll

    About time to get those flags out and start waving them, gents.

    So America is ready to best the world again in space technology. Let's all beat the drums and bang the gongs.

    If this site could get any more U.S.-patriotic, they'd have to fly the Stars and Stripes.

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    I have been pwned because my /. password was too easy to guess.
  2. Mars ownership by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Who will own Mars? Will the U.S. develop a successful missile defense shield and claim ownership of Mars unopposed militarily on Earth?