NASA is looking for a name for the next Mars rover, officially called the Mars Science Laboratory. They've decided to have a contest, and it's open to school children up to 18 years of age. The rovers so far (Sojourner, Spirit, Opportunity) have all had serious names, so I doubt they'll go for Marvin, which would really just be perfect. How about Wells? I suppose John Carter is out. Ray Walston? Of course, given how over-budget MSL is, and how it's threatened other missions, they might want to name it Gilligan. Somehow, I doubt they'd go for that, either! Anyway, if you're a teacher or a school kid, check that site out and give it some thought. Your idea may wind up traveling millions of kilometers to another planet, and that's pretty cool.
Name the next Mars rover!
Join the Mars rover name contest! School children can submit ideas for naming the Mars Science Laboratory. Get creative!
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