National Space Agency Awards Sqyres For That Nazi Wernher von Braun
THE National Space Society gives its Wernher von Braun award. Glenn Reynolds takes a look at the goings on. (“He aimed at the stars but sometimes he hit London.”)
This year it went to Prof. Steven Squyres, father of the Spirit and Opportunity Mars rovers, whose 90-day mission has now run over 1200 Mars days (or “sols” as they’re called).
And who was Wernher von Braun? Here’s Tom Lehrer to explain:
Posted: 27th, May 2007 | In: Reviews Comment (1) | TrackBack | Permalink