Dr. James Rice is the senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute in Arizona. He is also the geology team leader on the Mars Exploration Rovers Project (which includes Spirit and Opportunity), as well as Co-Investigator on the Athena Science Instruments onboard these rovers. Dr. Rice is joining us today to discuss the recent landing of Mars Insight, provide an update on the status of the Opportunity Rover, and examine why the Jezero Crater was recently selected as the landing site for the Mars 2020 rover.
Related episode: Dust Storms on Mars, Opportunity Rover Status & the Future of Human Space Exploration
For more information on Mars exploration, visit: https://mars.nasa.gov
For more information on Dr. Rice, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-james-rice-822a1764/
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