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the Mars Exploration Rovers Deciding where on Mars to land each of the two exploration rovers has occupied more than two years of research and analysis. With the help of the planetary sciences community, mission planners have narrowed the field from hundreds to just two. Matthew P. Golombek |
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Field Trips on Earth From dunes in the western United States to acid lakes in Australia, planetary geologists are looking here on Earth for clues to Mars' geologic past and present. Geotimes staff |
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Robotic Geologists Take to Mars Next month, the first of two twin robotic geologists will head to the Red Planet, armed with a suite of tools for conducting geology on the harsh martian surface. Lisa M. Pinsker |
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