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Curiosity Leaves Tracks on Mars

The short trip proved successful for the Martian rover, which drove for almost five minutes on the Red Planet Wednesday. Plus, NASA named landing spot for deceased science fiction author Ray Bradbury.

Curiosity Leaves Tracks on Mars
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Local Family Switches to Mars Time

On the Red Planet, a day is 39 minutes and 35 seconds longer than a day on Earth. da One day last week, NASA flight director David Oh's family ate a 3 p.m. breakfast, 8 p.m. lunch, 2:30 a.m. dinner and 5 a.m. dessert before calling it a night.

Local Family Switches to Mars Time