"Sometimes, as a joke, people put in that I'm going to Mars, " he says.

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The rover, after traveling for more than eight months, safely landed on the surface of Mars before 2 a.m.

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First light on Mars occurs at 3:15 a.m.

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The Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft delivered Curiosity to its target area on Mars at 10:31:45 p.m.

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Later this year a rocket incorporating the new motor will make an attempt on the UK rocket altitude record, which stands at 10, 540 m (34, 579 ft) and is held by the Mars group.

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Alexandre Mars, chief executive of Phonevalley and head of mobile at Publicis Groupe, says M sites should be the first step in any company's mobile marketing strategy.

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"I asked Mars to explore all options to try and keep the factory open, but I'm afraid the decision has been taken, " he said.

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