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Second AI Launches for Mars
September 29, 2084
Although we feel the Captain and his AI are in no mortal danger, we have modified a special rocket and launched one of the new Nanoganics Series 7 Robots named "Castor" to resolve any mission issues. The ship is small and carries our most advanced interstellar engines. Even so, it will be just under 5 weeks before he will reach Mars. We expect to hear back from Captain Vanus long before Castor arrives, but we've launched this backup plan to make sure we are planning for all scenarios.
Signal Interference
August 11, 2084
Rumors of the Captain's demise are, as usual, greatly exaggerated! It is true that we have experienced some signal interference, but let us assure you - the truth is that the Hecate mission is doing just fine!
Explorers Dealing With Food Challenges
July 14, 2084
Let us, The NFF - truth tellers of all space - assure you that there are NO food problems with the Hecate mission. The rations stored on the ship were carefully meted out to last the Captain the complete expected mission timeframe.
Surface Exploration Continues in Earnest
May 9, 2084
ASIMOV has sent information back regarding his exploration of the Mar surface. There is no truth to the rumors that Captain John and ASIMOV have been separated. As always, the NFF provides you the most truthful, up-to-date information the Hecate Mars Mission!
Rumors of Mars Extra-Terrestrials
March 29, 2084
The NFF can neither confirm nor deny rumors of ET contact during the Mars mission. Consider all reports from other news sources as suspect unless you hear it here first!
Current Mission: Hecate Mars Exploration
March 24, 2084
Captain John Vanus and the Hecate lander have landed safely on Mars! Accompanied by ASIMOV, the first true artificial intelligence - and the first to go into space - they are currently conducting many important experiments.