Host:
Tiffany Nail
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MER-B Preparing for Launch:
This prelaunch program will give viewers an overview of the second MER rover's launch readiness, including the launch weather forecast, processing milestones and an in-depth look at the MER rover's mission.
Event Date: June 27, 2003
Program Began: 2:15 p.m. EDT
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 Special Guest:
Joel Tumbiolo
Launch Weather
Officer
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Overview: Joel Tumbiolo will provide an overview of the weather forecast and any weather issues that may cause concern at launch time.
+ View Weather Briefing
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 Special Guest:
Omar Baez
NASA Launch
Manager
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Overview: Omar Baez will review the Delta II and MER-1 'Opportunity' rover processing activities that have prepared the spacecraft for launch, and explain key countdown events.
+ View Presentation
+ View Question Board
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 Special Guest:
Steve Squyres
Principal
Investigator
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Overview: How would you handle being a robot geologist on a distant planet? Steve Squyres explains how 'Opportunity' is a MER rover on a mission!
+ View Presentation
+ View Question Board
+ View Question and Answer Segment
+ View Answer Board
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Prize Winners:
Stephanie from Edmonton - Launch Director's Board
Richard from Melbourne - Launch Director's Board
Stephanie from Edmonton - Mars Rover Board
Richard from Arcadia - Mars Rover Board
The individuals above are our Grand Prize Winners. They will each receive a MER program package comprising a mission poster, decal, patch and lapel pin.
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