Curiosity Sniffs Martian Air/Shuttle Endeavour Opens to the World

Scientists have shared the first data gathered about the Martian atmosphere, including the (so far) disappointing news about methane. You can now get up close and personal with Space Shuttle Endeavour. We have highlights of the opening day ceremony. Bill Nye served as MC.  Emily Lakdawalla will show you Curiosity’s gorgeous self-portrait, and you’ll get yet another chance to win a PlanRad t-shirt on What’s Up!

Help us celebrate Planetary Radio's 10th anniversary in November!  Call 626-793-5100, extension 226 to leave your anniversary message, or send an audio file with your tribute, musical or otherwise, to [email protected] . Someone will win Bill Nye's voice on their answering machine!  Deadline is Friday, November 9, at 10am Pacific.

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Trivia Contest

This week's 10th anniversary prize is a Planetary Radio T-shirt.

This week's question:
What was the last space mission that launched exactly two people?

To submit your answer:
Send an email no later than Monday, November 12, at 2 pm Pacific time to [email protected] containing:

Last week's question:

This week's question:
What is the orbital period of Ceres?

Answer:
The answer will be revealed next week.

Question from the week before:
About how many times brighter is the Sun than the full moon as seen from Earth?

Answer:
Roughly 400,000 times as bright