Here Rover, Here Rover

[From Bill Williams 22 January 2004 10:49 PM CST]

Those of you who have been following the Rover landings on Mars will have heard with dismay news of the difficulties that have developed. According to reports there is a good possiblity that communications with the first Rover can be re-established. I hope so. However, the difficulties-- even if they are momentary-- ought to indicate that operating on the surface of Mars is a risky business. Accordingly I would rather see Mars explored by robots than human beings.

Bill Williams