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Planetary Radio

Return to Mars: Two Rover Landing Sites Chosen

Airdate: Monday, April 21, 2003
Running Time: 00:29:50
Listen: Windows Media | MP3

Matt Golombek was co-chair of the international site selection committee for the Mars Exploration Rovers. He'll tell us about that process, and about the exciting destinations just chosen. What objects hold the solar system's speed record? We'll find out from Emily. And Bruce Betts is on island time for this week's What's Up, including a new trivia question.

Guests

• Matt Golombek, Co-chair, Mars Exploration Rover Landing Site

Related Information

• Sungrazer Comet Site
• The Mars Exploration Rover Mission