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The Mission Summary |
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SPOTLIGHT ON MARS:
MISSION TEAM:
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MISSION TEAM |
The people who are making this mission possible
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LAUNCH VEHICLE, SPACECRAFT, ROVER, & INSTRUMENTS:
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LAUNCH VEHICLE |
The rocket that will propel the spacecraft on its way to Mars
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SPACECRAFT |
The structure that will carry the rover to Mars
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ROVER |
The robotic geologist that will explore the surface of Mars
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INSTRUMENTS |
The various instruments
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MISSION TIMELINE:
COMMUNICATIONS WITH EARTH:
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