146- The Earthman

You, finding life, rather dull, dreaming again of exotic places, wishing you were somewhere else. We offer you escape. Escape with us now to the outer limits of space, and the terrifying experiences of four men who penetrated it.

As Ray Bradbury, famous science fiction writer, tells it in his gripping story, The Earth Men. You ready, Quizro? Yes. Communication number one. Mission accomplished. Yes, you better make sure you pause after that. Give them a few seconds to get over their excitement

down there. Go crazy. Be bigger than New Year's Eve. New Year's Eve. Be bigger than the Armistice. Only one celebrational topper in our lifetime. But that's it. The one they throw when we get back. All right now for what? Mission accomplished. Yeah. First rocket expedition to Mars landed upon Mars 12.03 Earth time. Estimated position of landing approximately

longitude 345 degrees latitude minus 7 degrees landed without incident at edge of forest atmosphere what's a good word to say it's all right for breathing optimal yeah found atmosphere optimal descended from rock captain would it yeah a Prescott I see pressure he's running this way running something after him and all he's just looking along I think he's smiling keep your binoculars on

him sound off it looks like he's in trouble uh descended from rocket sent Lieutenant Prescott honor Conant on permission. Dugan Prescott, all right? Yes, sir. Want me to yell to him? No, just stay up there and watch him.

Morale High, command efficiency and discipline of entire crew. Lieutenant Prescott and Dugan Sergeant Clithero. Thanks, Captain. There's enough glory for all, Sergeant. Any chance of sending that in now? Not for two hours. Channels won't be clear for voice communication until three o'clock Earth time.