Mon, Jan 23, 2006
Lockheed Martin has announced its sponsorship of "Roving Mars,"
a Walt Disney Pictures film that will begin showing exclusively in
IMAX theaters around the country Jan. 27, 2006. The World Premiere
of "Roving Mars" will take place Jan. 26, 2006, at the Smithsonian
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
"Roving Mars" follows the journey of Steve Squyres, lead science
investigator for the Mars Exploration Rovers and the NASA/Jet
Propulsion Laboratory team responsible for building and launching
the rovers and directing their investigation of the martian
surface. It takes viewers on an historic voyage of exploration of
the "Red Planet," with a compelling look at challenges and triumphs
along the way.
"Lockheed Martin is enormously pleased to sponsor 'Roving Mars'
because we believe that exploration speaks to the fundamental human
desire to understand the nature of our Universe and inspires our
finest efforts," said G. Thomas Marsh, executive vice president of
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company.
"Walt Disney himself was a true visionary who presented the
wonders of space exploration to the American public years before
the first satellite was even launched. We are proud to be working
with the company he created to bring this film to the next
generation of explorers."
"Roving Mars" continues
the corporation's dedication to the goal of educating and inspiring
people of all ages about the fantastic wonders and relevance of the
last great frontier -- outer space. Beginning in 1985 with "The
Dream is Alive" and followed by "The Blue Planet," "Destiny in
Space," "Mission to Mir," "Space Station 3D" and "Magnificent
Desolation -- Walking on the Moon 3D," Lockheed Martin and its film
partners have employed large format films to enlighten, educate and
inspire more than 100 million viewers.
Lockheed Martin, in partnership with NASA, has been engaged in
the exploration of Mars for more than 40 years. Among the many
missions in which Lockheed Martin has played a significant role are
these milestones in Mars exploration: Launched the first Mars flyby
of Mariner 4 in 1964. Built the Viking landers in 1976. Provided
aeroshells and heatshields that protected the Mars rovers.
Designed, built and operates the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter that
will arrive at Mars this March.
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