"We see the twin rovers as stepping stones for the rest of the decade and to a future decade of Mars exploration that will ultimately provide the knowledge necessary for human exploration," said Orlando Figueroa, director of the Mars Exploration Program at NASA Headquarters. It's nice to see the latest shuttle accident hasn't slowed down the thinking of some. Thanks for the Rover updates Ron, I am thinking about going down and watching the launch. Is it possible for "civilians" to set in the press booth or like area? Or do you know how one would go about obtaining a pass? Too bad I didn't stay in school longer. Would have loved to have been one of the men to go to Mars, I doult being a meteorite geek would give me a ticket....:-) In the movies they always use a high atmosphere launch for a manned mission to Mars. Do you think that would be the case? (Assuming we were going to Mars anytime soon). Mark Bostick
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