Send a Name to Mars for Christmas

space_elf writes "The Planetary Society has an interesting program just in time for Christmas, and just perfect for the persnickity someone in your life who seems to have everything. You can submit a name that will be written on a mini-disk and flown aboard the upcoming Phoenix mission to Mars. Included in the free (as in beer) service is a certificate to present to them as proof of their name going into space. " I know some of you haven't finished your shopping... last chance!

Comments

done already?

[dheera]

didn't nasa already try to do this with the polar lander? (and crashed?)

also, isn't this worthless because a mini-disc will probably deteriorate by the time aliens find it?