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In 2003, twin Mars Rovers will be launched towards the Red Planet. Once on the surface, the Rovers will be able to travel significant distances and use several instruments to help scientists determine the climate and water history in Mars' present and past.

"Everyone on Earth who has ever dreamed of being an explorer on an alien planet will want to go along for the ride as we explore the surface of Mars" invites Dr. Ed Weiler, Associate Administrator for the Office of Space Science. So please join us on this exciting journey of learning and exploration by including your name on the Mars Name Disc!

OK, What do I do?

You can send your name to Mars by typing your name into and submitting this form. Once you have done this you will receive a "Success" page where you will be able to print a commemorative certificate and bookmark it for later viewing. All the names collected will be recorded onto a small DVD disk that will be attached to the lander that will travel to the surface of Mars. The DVD disk and its mounting assembly are being provided as part of the Red Rover Goes to Mars educational experiment on the Mars Exploration Rover-2003 mission. Each rover will photograph and return to Earth a picture of each DVD disk of names as they rest on the Martian surface.