On January 3 2004, NASA landed Spirit, a six-wheeled robot, on Mars. Its identical twin, Opportunity, followed on January 24. The unmanned rovers, each weighing about 384 pounds, are robotic geologists. Their mission is to look for evidence of water. If
During June, night sky observers will be treated to a Mars opposition. About every two years, the Earth passes between the Sun and Mars such that Mars and the Sun are on opposite sides of the Earth. During an opposition, Mars rises at sunset, is visible a
This month's exciting headlines about the discovery of a primitive life form from Mars create the perfect opportunity to explore the Internet for late breaking news and background information. Launch your Martian adventure with these outstanding sites.
You've visited the NASA Pathfinder site, you've seen all the latest photos from the Sojourner rover. Now you're ready for some fun. Inspired by the recent Pathfinder landing, I searched the Internet for some Mars fun (come make an alien) and games (join i
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