2 Big Rovers vs 1 Small Stationary Lander

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Mark Eby — 5/4/2003 12:20:06 PM (archived)

Why don't you compare the cost to the Sojourner rover, another hitch hiker mission? Why don't we wait on the results of the missions and see if the Beagle even flies before we talk about what a great deal the Beagle is.

Regards,
Mark

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Article on Beagle 2 mission to Mars - Barry D. - 5/4/2003 12:11:18 PM
- Beagle 2 will cost $48 million dollars plus launch costs while NASA's twin rovers will cost U.S. taxpayers over $800 million - Shouldn't NASA offer competitive prizes like DARPA? - 5/4/2003 4:01:30 PM
  - There's a minimum amount you have to spend. - Gary - 5/4/2003 5:07:50 PM
  - 2 Big Rovers vs 1 Small Stationary Lander - Mark Eby - 5/4/2003 12:20:06 PM
    - How much did the entire Sojourner Rover mission cost? - Multiples more than Beagle 2, right? - 5/4/2003 4:37:20 PM
      - About The Same as Beagle 2, That's Why I mentioned It - Mark Eby - 5/5/2003 7:33:00 PM
        
        Please Note I was Referring To Sojourner Only - Mark Eby - 5/5/2003 7:35:15 PM
      - How much would the Beagle cost if it were launched by itself? - Larry J - 5/5/2003 6:44:08 PM
      - Re: Nozomi and Probes - Chris Vancil - 5/4/2003 4:54:50 PM
        
        Japan's $86 million Nozomi Mars mission: permanently unable to transmit? - SpaceProjects.com - 5/5/2003 2:31:17 PM
        
        Re: Nozomi Mars mission: unable to transmit. - Chris Vancil - 5/5/2003 5:25:01 PM
        
        We lose time and now spacecraft by over use of planetary swingbys - ebnelson - 5/5/2003 1:30:24 PM
        
        Swinbye Needed Due To Malf After Launch N/T (n/t) - Mark Eby - 5/6/2003 2:11:34 PM

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