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Old 22-January-2005, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by ToSeek
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission Takes Shape

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The orbiter is undergoing environmental tests in facilities at Lockheed Martin Space Systems in Denver, Colo., where its Atlas V launch vehicle is also being prepared. Developments are on schedule for a launch window that begins on Aug. 10.

Speaking of MR.O, which will contain a ground-penetrating radar, whatever happened to MARSIS on the Mars Express? A study of the dangers of unfolding it was supposed to be completed a couple of months ago?
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