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Friday, 20 July 2018

Europe's Mars rover needs a name

Currently called ExoMars, the six-wheeled robot needs something a bit more engaging and inspiring for when it lands on the Red Planet. Astronaut Tim Peake is leading the hunt for a great moniker. He wants everyone to go to a special website set up for the purpose and enter a suggestion. But don't think "Spacey McSpaceFace" is a goer because this is not an online poll.

Marsy McMarsface ? Rocky McRockface ? Frank ? The Crushinator ? Why Not Zoidberg ?

I mean, it would stop accusations of elitism in their tracks.
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-44889596

5 comments:

  1. It's bitsy teeny weeny european spacey thingy

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  2. MERNRoM - Mars Explorer Rover Not Really on Mars. Kidding, of course, but it would poke fun at those who believe there is no rover on Mars.

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