1. Direct sampling of the dust at various landing sites has indicated that it extends downwards for at least a metre or so. 2. Here is a gravitational field device to draw down orbiting objects on to a preprogrammed landing site. 3. No thorough reconnaissance of the landing sites had been possible and maps had largely been taken from tourist guide books. 4. The geologists in mission control were not best pleased as they had planned some serious scientific work at the landing site. 5. Alternative landing sites were not approved for the size of the plane. 6. Also, new launch and landing sites would be available on public lands. 7. Among the new photographs made public Wednesday were views of clouds visible just before sunrise at the landing site. 8. Among other things, this means live remote-control Webcasts from the landing site. 9. An impact crater lies near the landing site. 10. And just for fun, the weather report predicts a typhoon at the landing site. |