“Mars is a place of profound beauty.”

— Steven Squyres

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About Steven Squyres

Planetary Scientist • American

Steven W. Squyres is a renowned American planetary scientist, best known as the principal investigator for the Mars Exploration Rover Mission (MER). He guided the Spirit and Opportunity rovers for more than a decade,...

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