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Mission Schedule
Countdown to Link-up Day
Start of mission:
January 28 2012
Link-up Day:
April 27 2012
Mars Updates
In August, 2003, Mars and Earth were only 55.5 million miles away from each other - as close as they will be for another few centuries.
Mission Control
Mission Control is here to help you navigate on your journey to Mars. Find out who else is taking part and how you can contact them on the Schools page. Get your Mission Coordinator's contact information and Link-up Day location on the Site Contacts page. The Photo Gallery will give you some Marsville history and a glimpse of previous missions.
Check back throughout the project for Mars and Missions Updates. Happy travels!
Launch of Marsville
January 28th marks the official launch of Canadian National Marsville! Welcome to all new and returning teachers and students involved in this exciting program! We look forward to working with you over the next few months as your students prepare for their Mars landing.
