Mars get it,s share :)


	Mars get it,s share :)

Solar Child

8-4-2009 12:59 PM

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mars, meteorite, opportunity, rover

Solar Child says:

Basically, if the Moon got some and the Earth, it's only natural that sooner of later we will find some on Mars

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