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The new Mars Science Laboratory Project Scientist is not new to the mission. Ashwin Vasavada has worked on the Curiosity rover since 2004. Emily Lakdawalla returns from one of her favorite planetary science conferences. So many new rocket engines! Bill Nye says this is a good thing. The What’s Up segment offers a rubber asteroid, ninjas and a gorgeous night sky. Related links are here:
http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/planetary-radio/show/2016/0328-ashwin-vasavada.html
http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/planetary-radio/show/2016/0328-ashwin-vasavada.html
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