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Next on Mars: 400 scientists on an alien road trip

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by Andrey K.

Washington (AFP) Aug 6, 2012
Next on Mars: 400 scientists on an alien road trip Imagine taking 400 scientists on an alien road trip where each one wants to examine every interesting rock along the way. Welcome to the next two years of NASA's landmark robotic mission on Mars. Scientists on Earth are eager to explore the Gale Crater, where water is believed to have pooled many years ago and where the US space agency's $2.5 billion Curiosity rover touched down early Monday

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Next on Mars: 400 scientists on an alien road trip

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