SUN`S JAVA IN MISSION TO MARS

Sun`s Java technology is playing a key role in NASA`s latest highly successful Rover Mission to Mars. Scientists at NASA`s Jet Propulsion Laboratories (JPL) in Pasadena, are using a powerful Java technology-based ground side control system to manoeuvre Spirit on the Martian terrain. The US robot is transmitting black and white pictures of the Martian landscape to scientists using Java(TM) 3D and Java(TM) Advanced Imaging technology to render and interpret real time images captured by the Rover. The data collected through this programme is part of a distributed, collaborative network of scientists and engineers and the ability of Java technology to run on any platform enables a secure, reliable global dialogue within NASA`s scientific community. http://sun.com