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#1 Post by clvrlad » Mon Aug 06, 2012 3:48 pm

anyone following the newest Mars rover?
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#2 Post by Bunnylump » Mon Aug 06, 2012 3:54 pm

How can I follow it? I am still on planet Earth, just! :lol:

I did read all about it this morning though, it looks brilliant, with telescopes, diggers, and all sorts. I can't believe they can make something with an energy source which will last 2 years!! I was reading on the BBC website, and as usual there were loads of people whinging on about the cost. But I think it's fantastic. :D
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#3 Post by clvrlad » Mon Aug 06, 2012 4:14 pm

how it landed was fun....


they basically gave it a jet pack which it winched itself down from
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#4 Post by SparkOut » Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:51 pm

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#5 Post by clvrlad » Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:12 pm

the above is from http://xkcd.com/
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#6 Post by Bunnylump » Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:19 pm

:lol: I'm prepared to bet that I've heard more outlandish excuses than that for late homework... :lol:
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#7 Post by MBH » Tue Aug 07, 2012 8:07 pm

LOL - add them to the 'Things Kids Say' thread ;)

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