I am all for the exploration of space. Being a lifelong Star Trek fan I feel that we are actually way behind the times when it comes to advancing our knowledge of the universe. Here are a couple stories about some of the things that NASA is doing to help move the ball forward.
Curiosity probe is going on a trek 10 times longer than its ever gone before. But before it leaves on its journey, Curiosity stopped for a little impromptu art. Neil Armstrong left a footprint, and a flag, and said some inspiring words when he landed on the moon. Guess standards have fallen a bit.
Also, NASA’s Opportunity rover finds water on Mars. Personally, I think I’ll run it through a filter before I take a sip.
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