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Italian ASI: the "Curiosity" Rover will bring Leonardo da Vinci to Mars

Rome, Italy - A copy of the self-portrait and "Codice del volo" by famous scientist are on board of the mission

Two exceptional passengers are on board of the "Curiosity", that will land on Mars: the self-portrait by Leonardo da Vinci, famous image of the scientist, and the Code on bird flight, in high definition and digital version, are in a chip inside the rover. It was ASI (Italian Space Agency) that proposed to fly the greatest genius of the Renaissance, universal symbol of science and culture to Mars....

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Rome, Italy, 08/03/2012 16:19
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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