Planetary Science Seminar spring-2015

Building on the success of Curiosity's landing, NASA announced plans for a new robotic science rover set to launch in 2020, based on the Curiosity design. The proposed 2020 rover mission is part of NASA's Mars Exploration Program , a long-term effort of robotic exploration of the red planet. Designed to advance high-priority science goals for Mars exploration, the mission would address key questions about the potential habitability of the rover’s landing site and directly search for signs of ancient life on Mars. The mission would also provide opportunities to gather knowledge and demonstrate technologies that address the challenges of future human expeditions to Mars. Dr. Bass will speak with us on this exciting new chapter of Mars exploration.