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When it became clear that a definitive answer on whether there is life, or even water, on Mars would be forthcoming, interest of the general public was kindled. For the first time in human history we observed the landing of two space observers on the surface of another world.
In the exploration of the planet Mars, the historical significance of the mission became quite apparent. Learning of these great happenings, there was little tolerance for ambiguity. The press was largely attentive; television followed the mission closely.
When we found evidence of water on the surface of Mars, as was first reported, the announcement was greeted by a jubilant chorus. They wanted Mars to be, in this respect, like the Earth.
Progressively audiences became disinterested as Mars was revealed to be less and less like the Earth. Martian landscapes are staggering, the vistas breath-taking. The sky of Mars is found to be pinkish-yellow rather than blue.
An enormous global interest exists in the exploration of the planets and in many kindred scientific topics; life's origins, the Earth and our connection with the universe.
Certainly this interest could be excited through that most powerful communications medium, television.

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