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Press Releases
Oct 24, 2001
Destination MarsThe spacecraft's mission is to carry out experiments that will further our quest to determine whether life ever arose on Mars, to characterize the climate and geology of Mars, and to prepare for eventual human exploration.
Oct 18, 2001
Planetary Society Celebrates Mars Odyssey through Myth, Art and ScienceThe Planetary Society will showcase the winners of our International Space Art Contest at a special event, "Mars in Myth and Reality."
Sep 25, 2001
Wes Huntress Elected Planetary Society President, and Neil Tyson, Vice-PresidentDr. Wesley T. Huntress, Jr. and Dr. Neil de Grasse Tyson are taking the helm of The Planetary Society as President and Vice-president of the world's largest space interest group.
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