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A Memorial to 9/11… on Mars
Today, on the 11th anniversary of the World Trade Center attack, countless hearts and minds will be reflecting upon a day that changed our world forever and remembering those who lost their lives in the tragic collapse of the twin towers. Memorial events will be held in many locations around the planet… and even, in a small yet poignant way, on another planet. For, unknown to many, two pieces of the World Trade Center are currently on the surface of Mars: one affixed to the rover Spirit, now sitting silently next to a small rise dubbed “Home Plate”, and the other on its sister rover Opportunity, still actively exploring the rim of Endeavour crater.
Even more than scientific exploration tools, these rovers are also interplanetary memorials to all the victims of 9/11.
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Post tags: 9/11, flag, Honeybee robotics, Mars, memorial, Opportunity, rovers, September 11, spirit, world trade center
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2012-09-11 09:36:45
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