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News Tip: As Mars Landing Proves, Unmanned Missions Can Inspire
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The successful landing on Mars of NASA's Curiosity vehicle illustrates why unmanned missions should be the future of space exploration, says a former NASA historian and Duke professor.
Alex Roland
Emeritus professor of history at Duke University and former NASA historian alex.roland@duke.edu
Website: http://history.duke.edu/people?Gurl=%2Faas%2Fhistory&Uil=alex.roland&subpage=profile
Quotes:
"The landing demonstrates that NASA does not need astronauts to capture the public's attention and imagination.
"This is the kind of achievement that can truly inspire young people to dream of careers in science and technology.
"And it gives the public far greater return on its investment in space than the Space Station has ever done."
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