After narrowly avoiding the chopping block during the recent government shutdown, NASA’s upcoming MAVEN mission is finally a go for launch on Monday, barring any technical or weather setbacks. Before then, take a moment as Reading Rainbow host and Star Trek: TNG staple LeVar Burton explains exactly what the interplanetary orbiter is in for.
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If you close your eyes, it’s almost like you’re getting the rundown on the deck of the Enterprise itself.