International armada heads for Mars

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The planned mission to Mars by NASA is analyzed. The scientific mission will release a robot on the Martian surface in hopes of obtaining more information on the planet. International space agencies are also planning missions to the Red Planet and their intentions are noted.

Author: Kross, John
Publisher: National Space Society
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1999
Space flight, European Space Agency

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Space beat

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The article examines NASA's delay of plans to explore planet Pluto, dogs spending time on Mars, the threat on incoming asteroids and other items.

Author: Kross, John
Publisher: National Space Society
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 2000
Safety and security measures, Asteroids

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Space beat: Pluto mission back from the dead ... for now

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A new NASA directive restores work by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the Pluto-Kuiper Express mission which could launch as early as 2004.

Author: Kross, John
Publisher: National Space Society
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 2001

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Subjects list: United States, Planning, Mars (Planet), Discovery and exploration, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Planets, Pluto (Planet)
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