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Robots on the Etna volcano
Catania, Italy - Tests for the exploration of Mars surface
On the Etna volcano, at 2800 meters of height, have been carried out the first tests to some robotic prototypes: "Pluto", "Walkie 6" and "DeeDri". NASA will use these models in the next mission to Mars, fixed for Christmas 2003, during which "Marx Express" will launch the probe who will escort "Beagle" the first European "lander" on Mars surface. This volcano location has been chosen because the...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency