Posted on 05/08/2005 7:13:13 AM PDT by donprocto
They needed to replicate the terrain in order to test the rovers.
Are we sure it isn't a replica of Helen Thomas's face?
I liked it. :') It seemed obvious that it was poking fun.
Everyone should cut you some slack, and visit this link, which is put forth as serious. Yes, you're reading it right, Truth666 actually believes that Toutatis, the asteroid, or perhaps just the threat of impact by Toutatis (which is neglible) is a hoax. He has others. :')
Huge asteroid to fly past Earth (Toutatis hoax - how and why)
space.com | 04/09/29
Posted on 09/29/2004 5:00:09 AM PDT by Truth666
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1230167/posts
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