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

Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes Producer Mark Davis talks about his extraordinary experience filming alongside the Mars Exploration Rover team.

Man on a Mission
Man on a Mission Before launch, lead scientist Steve Squyres reveals his hopes and fears for the rovers.

Mars From Afar
Mars From Afar See some of the finest images ever taken of the martian surface.


Interactives and Video

Mars Up Close
Mars Up Close Steve Squyres narrates this visual tour of the rovers' most revealing discoveries.

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

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

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


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Welcome to Mars
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