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#1 2007-02-09 07:23:00

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Re: NASA testing RFID chips for trip to Mars

NASA testing RFID chips for trip to Mars; Looks to determine whether technology can survive in outer space

If those tests are successful, Schramm said, the technology will be further evaluated on a pre-Moon-launch rocket test that is slated to launch in about 27 months. “Most things that will work with the moon will work with Mars, and we’re working with the moon in mind,” he noted.

If nothing else it would help keep track of all the stuff onboard the ISS....

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