The Mars Space Cannon waited until the last minute this time, but their record is impressive!

The Mars Space Cannon waited until the last minute this time, but their record is impressive!
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/10/19/euro_mars_lander_mia_but_orbiter_fine/

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  1. Garry Winterton20 October 2016 at 09:02

    It just confirms the tech is not mature enough for a manned mission, just imagine that they were resupply ships

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  2. Stephen Gunnell20 October 2016 at 12:35

    So what is the USA hiding on the surface of Mars that they can't allow any other countries probe to land?
    Or alternatively what treaties did the USA make with John Carter's descendants to allow only their probes to land?
    :)

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  3. Rob Masters20 October 2016 at 13:37

    Oooh! I like the second one!

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  4. Garry Winterton20 October 2016 at 13:50

    The Barsoom brainstorm.

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