NASA's mission to Mars: what will the 'Mars Observer' space probe teach us about our planetary neighbors? (includes related article on experiment)

From: Science World | Date: September 3, 1993| Author: McNulty, Karen | Copyright information

What will the Mars Observer space probe teach us about our planetary neighbor?

Here it is, the chance of a lifetime. Blast off to Mars--the planet that has stirred human curiosity since astronomers first imagined life could exist there.

You'll be among the first Earthlings to set space boot on its red, iron-rich, dusty soil--soil on which humans may one day build homes. Ten ... nine ... eight ... Ready for takeoff?

Scientists at NASA are planning...

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