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Name the Mars Rovers!
Wednesday, November 6, 2002
In the summer of 2003, NASA will launch two Mars Exploration Rovers
that will land on the Red Planet in January 2004. NASA selected The
LEGO Company and The Planetary Society to conduct a contest for
students in K-12 grades throughout the United States to submit names
for these rovers. Submissions must include suggested names for both
rovers and a 50-500 word essay justifying why the students believe the
names should be chosen. The contest has many educational benefits and
encourages students to do research for their essays and to learn more
about Mars and space exploration. The contest is open for submissions
through January 31, 2003. NASA will announce the contest winners prior
to launching the rovers in the spring of 2003.
More: Lego - Name the Rovers Contest Rules & Submission Forms
More: NASA -
NASA Selects Lego Company to Run Mars Rover Naming Contest
