ExploreMarsNow.org

Today's FamilyFirst site takes us to Mars.

The Red Planet has intrigued mankind for much of his history. From Percival Lowell's alleged canals to the landing of unmanned probes, we just can't get enough of Mars.

This site, ExploreMarsNow.org, gives a possible peek at what Mars may be like in the future, when we have a manned base set up there! Cool, huh?

The graphics are pretty impressive. With just a little imagination, you can imagine yourself in the habitat itself, with the .38 earth gravity gently tugging at your spacesuited body.

This site has been seriously thought out. The Martian mission launched on 2017. The crew consisted of six international members. Hopefully, they will get along well, because the mission is set to last two years, five and a half months! That's a long time between fishing trips.

Check out the rover, with its metal tires, its individually powered wheels suspended by spring-spokes, and its swivel collars that allow the wheels to swivel and not affect the crew.

You'll enjoy touring the entire base, with each room illustrated in fine detail, and each room's details well documented. The Medical Facility room is equipped for surgery. I sure hope one of those six crewmembers is a doctor!

When you grow tied of walking through the facility, step outside and take a look at the Martian landscape. You'll think you're there as you view nice little details like footprints, flashing beacons, and eroded landscapes.

One gripe: You'll need to bring IE with you. The virtual landscape doesn't allow navigation in Firefox.

So let your imagination soar, and enjoy today's futuristic visit to Mars.

http://www.exploremarsnow.org

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