Photo: #This approximate true-color image obtained from NASA on August 19, 2004, taken by the Mars Exploration Rover 'Spirit' shows a rock outcrop dubbed "Longhorn," and behind it, the sweeping plains of Gusev Crater.
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This approximate true-color image obtained from NASA on August 19, 2004, taken by the Mars Exploration Rover 'Spirit' shows a rock outcrop dubbed "Longhorn," and behind it, the sweeping plains of Gusev Crater. (Photo by HO/AFP/Getty Images)

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Venture to the red planet

Broadcast: Midmorning, 01/08/2007, 10:06 a.m.

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New evidence of water on Mars is inspiring scientists to someday colonize the planet. Midmorning discusses how close NASA is to making a manned mission to Mars a reality.

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  • Robert Zubrin: Aerospace engineer and author of "The Case for Mars."
  • Ken Croswell: Author of "Magnificent Mars" and "Ten Worlds."
  • Kobie Boykins: Staff mechanical engineer with NASA's Mars Project.

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