Sure, but sea travel is pretty basic, and we dont all stand
around and clap every time a ship docks at Portsmouth.


"Derek Lyons" wrote in message
...
"Mike Morris" wrote:

I know it hasnt been the goal of the MER missions; but if we are going
to become a consistent spacefaring civilisation, then Mars landers
should look easy.

Why? We are a sea-faring civilization, and have been for centuries,
yet even today doing something significant on the surface of the ocean
is far from easy.

D.
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