Mars Is Heaven

Adventures in time and space. Transcribed in future tense. Dementia! Backs Backs Backs! When the first space rocket lands on Mars, what will we find? Will we be welcomed with open arms or will the Martians treat us as invaders?

Only one thing is certain. Some day a giant metal ship will take off from Earth to travel through the black velocities, the silent gulp's in space. space, the descendant last into the darkness of the upper Martian atmospheres, and on that day, men will finally know the answer.

The day we first land on Mars. Hear this, approaching gridded-go-dee sonarration. Passes gravity suits. Stand by the land. Scholastic. What do you make of the terrain? It seems to be a heavy ground, Miss Captain.

We won't be able to use our infrared lights. And we'll have to come in on radar. Isn't that a little risky sir landing in the dark? I'd rather run the danger of a blind landing lieutenant than come in without the cover of darkness.

Remember we don't know what kind of reception is waiting for us down there. Air speed 500 altitude now 4000. Bridge to engine room stand by for deceleration. Engine room, high. Fire forward tubes one and three.

High. Skits down. Skits check. altitude five hundred four three fifty three. Up a point now. Alright let's set it down. Look out. Cut the power. Masters by battle stations. I sin. Off the cue. I sin.

Well, they're on Mars April 20th, 1987. Four thirty three. Granny's time. Enter that in the log, Masters. I sin. Oh gentlemen, it's less than two hours till dawn. Soon as it's light, we'll send out a landing party.