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Downselection of Landing Sites for the Mars Exploration Rovers

M. P. Golombek, J. A. Grant, T. J. Parker, Tim Schofield, D. M. Kass, Philip C. Knocke, Ralph B. Roncoli, N. T. Bridges, Seamus Anderson, Joy A. Crisp

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Six landing sites that show evidence for processes involving water have been selected from a possible 185 for the Mars Exploration Rovers. These sites are being imaged by orbiting spacecraft and evaluated for science potential and safety before selection of two in May 2002. Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.

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Six landing sites that show evidence for processes involving water have been selected from a possible 185 for the Mars Exploration Rovers. These sites are being imaged by orbiting spacecraft and evaluated for science potential and safety before selection of two in May 2002. Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.

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Six landing sites that show evidence for processes involving water have been selected from a possible 185 for the Mars Exploration Rovers. These sites are being imaged by orbiting spacecraft and evaluated for science potential and safety before selection of two in May 2002. Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.

Key concepts: Mars Exploration Program, Exploration of Mars, Mars landing, Astrobiology, Spacecraft, Aerospace engineering, Environmental science, Aeronautics

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