French Laser Prepared for U.S. Martian Mission

A powerful new laser expected to expand greatly the ability of scientists to perform in-situ analysis of rocks is on its way to a 2009 rendezvous with Mars. The laser--Diva--completed shock resistance tests last week to verify that it can withstand the 2,000g it is likely to encounter during the...

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