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The following individuals are our Grand Prize Winners. They will each receive a NASA Direct! MER program package comprising a mission poster, decal, patch and lapel pin:

Launch Director question board:
Stephanie from Edmonton
Richard from Melbourne

Mars Rover question board:
Stephanie from Edmonton
Richard from Arcadia

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NASA Direct! Web broadcasts provide a fascinating insight into NASA's history and missions. Each event highlights the science and excitement of NASA's activities, with scientists, engineers, dignitaries, and other guests available to answer your questions.

MER-B: Mission to Mars

MER-B: Preparing for Launch

Host:
Tiffany Nail

Event date: Friday, 27 Jun 2003
Program began: 2:15 p.m. EDT

Program: This prelaunch program will give viewers an overview of the second MER rover's launch readiness, including the launch weather forecast, processing milestones and an in-depth look at the MER rover's mission.

Special Guest:
Joel Tumbiolo
Launch Weather Officer

Overview: Joel Tumbiolo will provide an overview of the weather forecast and any weather issues that may cause concern at launch time.
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Special Guest:
Omar Baez
NASA Launch Manager

Overview: Omar Baez will review the Delta II and MER-1 'Opportunity' rover processing activities that have prepared the spacecraft for launch, and explain key countdown events.
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Special Guest:
Steve Squyres
Principal
Investigator

Overview: How would you handle being a robot geologist on a distant planet? Steve Squyres explains how 'Opportunity' is a MER rover on a mission!
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Curator: Lynda Warnock
NASA Official: Dennis Armstrong
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Last Updated: July 23, 2003