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"There is a large crater in the western portion of the landing zone which contains rougher terrain than what we've seen elsewhere, " Zurek told reporters.
BBC: Mars probe canyon crash theory
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Richard Zurek, MPL project scientist, described the Denver Post exclusive as "premature", and said the crater theory was just one of several scenarios still being investigated.
BBC: Mars probe canyon crash theory
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"Before, we could hardly make out dunes there, " said Rich Zurek, project scientist for the Mars Climate Orbiter and Mars Polar Lander, set to arrive at the planet in September and December, respectively.
CNN: Scientists debate implications of Mars pictures