[AmericaUnited]

The average recorded temperature on Mars is -63° C (-81° F)

So, I think Russian astronauts from Siberia should be contracted out by NASA to do the landing.

[Bonaparte]

I understand the Tallibunnies can withstand the cold winters way up in the mountains. Perhaps they could all be "drop-kicked" onto Mars from an orbiting shuttle as a Euro-approved alternative to the death penalty.

[jammer]

So, I think Russian astronauts from Siberia should be contracted out by NASA to do the landing.

Yes, and Russian scientists should be programmed to get them from the launching pad to the landing site. Affirmative action hasn't hit Russia yet.