[meteorite-list] Roving Mars: New Lockheed Marting-Sponsored IMAX Film to Premier at National Air and Space Museum

From: Ron Baalke <baalke_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed Jan 25 20:46:05 2006
Message-ID: <200601260144.k0Q1iRE28419_at_zagami.jpl.nasa.gov>

Lockheed Martin Corporation

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January 20, 2006

ROVING MARS: NEW LOCKHEED MARTIN-SPONSORED IMAX FILM TO PREMIERE AT
NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM

Denver, CO -- Lockheed Martin today 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.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 135,000
people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design,
development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems,
products and services. The corporation reported 2004 sales of $35.5
billion.

For additional information, visit our website:
     http://www.lockheedmartin.com
Received on Wed 25 Jan 2006 08:44:26 PM PST