Dream Machine: Quantum Step to Mars Set for 2005 (Space.com)

2005年にNASAが打ち上げる予定の「火星偵察衛星（Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter: MRO）」についての記事。

As the "inspector general" in the Mars brigade from Earth, MRO is expected to yield unmatched close-up observations of Martian features. Its suite of high-resolution instruments will also assist in pinpointing sites of high science payoff for future landers, plus help ascertain touchdown hazards for robotic vehicles as well as future human expeditionary crews.