A name for MSL, MSL |
A name for MSL, MSL |
Jun 14 2008, 08:27 AM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 25-February 08 From: Greece, Komotini Member No.: 4055 |
I think MSL should be given a better name! Like what it was done with the MER rovers(Spirit-Opportunity). We could propose some! I propose the names "Eureka!" and "Innovation". What about you? We could then(after some months maybe) vote for the best of them!
-------------------- "It`s one small step for a man. A giant leap for all mankind!" Armstrong, Apollo 11, 1969.
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Mar 23 2009, 02:56 PM
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The Poet Dude Group: Moderator Posts: 5551 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Kendal, Cumbria, UK Member No.: 60 |
I have to be honest here, and no offense meant to the kids who submitted the shortlisted names - I bet they're all incredibly thrilled, and well done to them for taking the time and trouble to join in, but “Sunrise” is just a bit too hippy-huggy fake smile for me, and sounds like an orange juice or health drink; “Perception” sounds like something a cold, emotionless Vulcan would call a Mars rover, and “Curiosity” is a bit too timid-sounding, and is just screaming out to be tagged onto the word “killed” in newspaper headlines as soon as anything goes wrong…
At the moment, I’m leaning towards, and torn between, “Amelia” and “Pursuit”. I like Amelia not because I have a friend called Amelia, and it would be fun to read about her trekking across Mars every day, but because 1) I’m also wondering if the name was submitted as a tribute to the famous aviator Amelia Earhart, which would be a very spooky coincidence because 2) I bought, from a charity shop the other day, a video of the STAR TREK: VOYAGER series which includes the episode “The 37’s” which features… Amelia Earhart! (cue X-Files music) No, I’m not joking; I really did buy a STAR TREK: VOYAGER video. I have a soft spot for that series, which I know puts me in a tiny minority of ST fans but… Anyway, back to the naming contest. As I said, I’m torn between “Amelia” and “Pursuit”. “Pursuit” is edging it right now because it just sounds, well, sexier somehow, more fitting for a rugged, exciting space mission. -------------------- |
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