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NEXT ON NOVA: "MARS DEAD OR ALIVE"

http://www.pbs.org/nova/mars/

Broadcasts: Sunday, January 4, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. with latest update
             from mission control

             Encore on Tuesday, January 6th at 8:00 p.m.
             (Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.)

This weekend, a strange sight is scheduled to unfold on the planet
Mars. Above a vast, dry lake bed south of the martian equator, a
conical vehicle will parachute toward the surface; then, just before
touchdown, it will be enveloped by a gigantic protective airbag
allowing the craft to bounce safely to a stop. Inside is "Spirit,"
the most sophisticated rover ever launched from Earth, which NOVA
covers in depth in this special program, airing just hours after
NASA expects the rover's thrilling landing. NOVA's behind-the-scenes
look at the construction of "Spirit" and its twin, "Opportunity,"
will include a special segment with the latest news from Mars -- to
learn if Spirit survived its risky landing and is ready to undertake
the most comprehensive search for evidence of liquid water ever
attempted on Mars.

Here's what you'll find on the companion Web site:

Inquiry, Interview, and Overview

     Life's Little Essential
     Everybody knows that liquid water is necessary for life, at
     least as we know it. But just exactly why?

     Man on a Mission
     Steve Squyres, the lead scientist who dreamed up the rovers,
     reveals his hopes and fears for the mission.

     Explore the Red Planet
     See some of the finest images ever taken of the martian surface.

Video and Interactives

     From Launch to Landing
     Watch an animation of one rover's planned journey from Earth
     to Mars.

     Anatomy of a Rover
     Examine the robotic geologists and their scientific instruments.

     Design a Parachute
     Create a parachute both strong and light enough to safely slow
     the rovers in their descent toward Mars.

Resources

     Watch the Program
     Following the broadcast the one-hour program will be available
     to view online.

     NOVA News Minutes
     Watch two news clips related to "MARS Dead or Alive."

     Plus, a list of links and books, a teacher's guide, and the
     program transcript

http://www.pbs.org/nova/mars/

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