Dan Crowley of the Shoalhaven Astronomical Society believes NASA’s work on Mars has increased interest in Astronomy and that we could even see a renewed ‘Space Race’ to get a man on Mars as was seen in the 60’s to get a man on the moon.
February 12th, 2004
The Pros and Cons of the Exploration of Mars [Audio] Australian Broadcasting Company
January 24th, 2004
Canberra to assist second Mars landing Australian Broadcasting Company
The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) will play a vital role as NASA’s second mars rover lands on the surface of the planet on Sunday afternoon.
September 29th, 1999
An astronaut’s new best friend Australian Broadcasting Company
NASA scientists are working on a ball shaped robot that will float alongside astronauts in space, acting as personal assistants.