Mars Program Update

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Channel: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum · 2011 · Education

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This lecture was presented January 13, 2011 at the National Air and Space Museum. A panel of Mars scientists from the Museum, NASA, the European Space Agency, Brown University, and Cornell University discussed Mars science — its past, present and future. Topics included the meaning of water on Mars, the progress of the two Mars Rovers, and the future goals of the Mars Science programs, including the soon-to-be-launched Mars Science Laboratory. 

Presenters:
Dr. John A. Grant, Chair, Center for Earth and Planetary Studies, National Air and Space Museum
Doug McCuistion, Mars Exploration Program Director, NASA
Dr. Marcello Coradini, European Space Agnecy
Dr. Mary Voytek, NASA Astrobiology Program Manager
Dr. Jennifer Eigenbrode, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center 
Dr. Jack Mustard, Brown University
Dr. Steve Squyres, Cornell University

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