"Remember the planning timescale for Mars missions is at least 5 years, so this was being planned back in 2000-2001 before we had even visited Meridiani and realised how interesting a place it is."

Ah, of course! :)

Yes, I also remember about the findings of shallow ground ice in the Northern Plains. Yes, I'm glad they're not going to the north cap of Mars, just yet. :)

I'm hoping we'll know more about Virgal Valles, Holden Crater, Uzbai Valles... and even the wester part of Meridiani Planum (my wish list).

"Every new place we visit has new surprises and goes some way to answer old questions... "

Yes, sir.

Thank you!