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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Mars Crossing

   Below, an insignificant figure sat on a small ridge of ice. She continued to stare into the sky for a long time after the tiny speck of light had vanished.
   And then she turned back to return to the habitat. There was no use continuing to watch; it would be nine months before their journey would finish. There was a lot for her to do before then.
   Estrela Carolina Conselheiro was, at last, home.

Geoffrey A. Landis