# Mars Rover on The No Agenda Show Mars Rover comes up in 14 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2012 to April 2022. - **Chapters:** 14 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** August 2012 – April 2022 - **Related topics:** [Nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [Mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars.md), [Curiosity Rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curiosity-rover.md), [Curiosity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curiosity.md), [Perseverance Rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perseverance-rover.md), [Space Exploration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-exploration.md), [Asteroids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asteroids.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Belgrade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgrade.md), [Bill Nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md) ## Chapters 1–14 of 14 ### Mars Rover, Super Spreader Funerals, Delta Variant - **Episode:** [1440: COVID Medley](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-07 - **Time:** 2:16:21–2:20:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley/chapter/mars-rover-super-spreader-funerals-delta-variant.md While the U.S. lands a rover on Mars, the domestic focus remains on overwhelmed funeral homes in LA County and "super spreader" events. The "Delta variant" is introduced as a highly contagious new threat. Critics label the official narrative "major league bullshit" and "disinformation," arguing that the science-based recommendations are inconsistent and politically motivated. Keywords: [mars rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars-rover.md), la county, [funerals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/funerals.md), [delta variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-variant.md), [disinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disinformation.md), [bullcrap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bullcrap.md) ### Mars Rover, Chinese Embassy Bombing, and Build Back Better - **Episode:** [1323: Bidenista](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1323-bidenista.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-21 - **Time:** 2:50:40–2:55:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1323-bidenista/chapter/mars-rover-chinese-embassy-bombing-and-build-back-better.md The landing of the Mars rover Perseverance was compared by NPR to "throwing a dart from D.C. and hitting a bullseye in Dallas." This analogy prompted a look back at the 1999 CIA bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade, which was officially called an accident despite three precision missiles hitting the target. Additionally, the "Build Back Better" slogan used by Joe Biden is noted as being identical to phrases used by leaders in the UK, Netherlands, and the UN. Keywords: [perseverance rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perseverance-rover.md), [mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [belgrade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgrade.md), [build back better](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/build-back-better.md) ### Asteroid Near-Misses, Mars Rover and "Greenland" Movie - **Episode:** [1322: Dark Fate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1322-dark-fate.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-18 - **Time:** 3:09:32–3:14:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1322-dark-fate/chapter/asteroid-near-misses-mars-rover-and-greenland-movie.md A sudden surge in news stories about near-miss asteroids and comets is noted, with some speculating it may be viral marketing for the Gerard Butler movie "Greenland." NASA's Perseverance rover is preparing for a landing on Mars to collect samples in "super clean tubes." The hosts express skepticism about the mission's goal of finding life, suggesting it may be another media-driven narrative. Keywords: [asteroids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asteroids.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [mars rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars-rover.md), perseverance, [gerard butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gerard-butler.md) ### Mars Perseverance Rover, End of Show Mix - **Episode:** [1269: pre-bunked](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1269-pre-bunked.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-16 - **Time:** 2:57:39–3:06:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1269-pre-bunked/chapter/mars-perseverance-rover-end-of-show-mix.md The show concludes with a BBC report on NASA's Perseverance rover mission to Mars, which aims to collect rock samples and search for signs of ancient life. Host John C. Dvorak questions the physics of a helicopter operating in the thin Martian atmosphere. The episode closes with a series of listener-produced music mixes featuring clips of Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, and Justin Trudeau. Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars.md), [perseverance rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perseverance-rover.md), [helicopter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/helicopter.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md) ### Horizontal Fire Rainbows, NASA Perseverance Rover Names - **Episode:** [1230: Avocado Cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1230-avocado-cartel.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-05 - **Time:** 2:16:32–2:23:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1230-avocado-cartel/chapter/horizontal-fire-rainbows-nasa-perseverance-rover-names.md The hosts take a break from pandemic news to discuss "fire rainbows," or circumhorizontal arcs, recently photographed over Washington's Lake Sammamish. They also cover the migration of puffins to Scotland and NASA's Perseverance rover, which is carrying the names of 10.9 million people to Mars on silicon chips. One host recalls that the "No Agenda" show name was previously sent to the moon on a similar mission. Keywords: fire rainbow, lake sammamish, puffins, [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars.md), [perseverance rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perseverance-rover.md) ### Neil deGrasse Tyson, Nitrous Oxide Error - **Episode:** [1072: Adultism is Real](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1072-adultism-is-real.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-27 - **Time:** 2:13:58–2:17:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1072-adultism-is-real/chapter/neil-degrasse-tyson-nitrous-oxide-error.md During an appearance on Stephen Colbert's show, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson incorrectly identifies a mixture of nitrogen and oxygen as "nitrous oxide." The hosts point out that nitrogen and oxygen are the primary components of breathable air, whereas nitrous oxide is a specific chemical compound used as an anesthetic. Tyson is criticized for acting as an authority while making a fundamental scientific error. Keywords: [neil degrasse tyson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-degrasse-tyson.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [mars rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars-rover.md), [nitrous oxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nitrous-oxide.md), [chemistry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemistry.md) ### Mars Simulations in Hawaii, Bill Nye Kickstarter - **Episode:** [739: Trolling for Majors](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/739-trolling-for-majors.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-16 - **Time:** 22:13–24:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/739-trolling-for-majors/chapter/mars-simulations-in-hawaii-bill-nye-kickstarter.md NASA is conducting Mars living simulations in a dome located in Hawaii, utilizing volcanic landscapes that closely resemble images sent back by the Curiosity rover. Simultaneously, a Kickstarter campaign led by Bill Nye aims to raise $650,000 for a science-related project. The campaign's promotional material is criticized for its messaging regarding climate change and its appeal to 1990s nostalgia. Keywords: [mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars.md), [hawaii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hawaii.md), [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [curiosity rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curiosity-rover.md), [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md) ### Mars Rover Anomalies, Rat and Lizard Sightings - **Episode:** [517: Chubby Hitler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/517-chubby-hitler.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-30 - **Time:** 2:03:15–2:06:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/517-chubby-hitler/chapter/mars-rover-anomalies-rat-and-lizard-sightings.md UFO enthusiasts and bloggers claim to have spotted a rat and a lizard in raw images transmitted by NASA's Curiosity rover from the surface of Mars. While mainstream outlets like Fox News and the Daily Mail reported on the sightings, skeptics suggest the images are either optical illusions (pareidolia) or evidence that the rover is actually operating in a desert location on Earth, such as Arizona. Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [curiosity rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curiosity-rover.md), [mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars.md), rat, [lizard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lizard.md), [daily mail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-mail.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md) ### NASA Mars Rover, Curiosity Results and PR Hype - **Episode:** [463: Dead Hand of Bureaucracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/463-dead-hand-of-bureaucracy.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-22 - **Time:** 2:51:03–2:52:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/463-dead-hand-of-bureaucracy/chapter/nasa-mars-rover-curiosity-results-and-pr-hype.md NASA's public relations strategy regarding the Curiosity rover on Mars is criticized for creating artificial suspense. The hosts mock the agency's tendency to tease "exciting new results" that often turn out to be minor scientific findings, such as the presence of water or soil composition. They characterize these announcements as a recurring cycle of hype and disappointment. Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [mars rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars-rover.md), [curiosity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curiosity.md), pr hype, [space exploration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-exploration.md) ### Indian Social Media Censorship, Mars Curiosity Rover - **Episode:** [438: Social Media Weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/438-social-media-weapons.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-26 - **Time:** 1:54:56–1:59:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/438-social-media-weapons/chapter/indian-social-media-censorship-mars-curiosity-rover.md The Indian government is criticized for its "clumsy" attempts to censor social media, which resulted in the accidental suspension of the Minister for Communications' own Twitter account. Additionally, a listener expresses skepticism regarding the Mars Curiosity rover landing, suggesting that recent UFO photos from the mission are actually dead pixels on the camera. Keywords: [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [curiosity rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curiosity-rover.md), [mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars.md) ### Mars Curiosity Rover Laser and Israeli News - **Episode:** [437: Swasselnuff](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/437-swasselnuff.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-23 - **Time:** 1:55:28–1:59:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/437-swasselnuff/chapter/mars-curiosity-rover-laser-and-israeli-news.md The Mars Curiosity Rover reportedly used a laser to destroy a rock for chemical analysis, a claim met with skepticism regarding the quality of transmitted images. In other news, an Israeli listener apologized for a previous Twitter dispute regarding the Holocaust and requested "no-bombing" karma for Iran. The discussion touches on the tension between scientific reporting and geopolitical realities in the Middle East. Keywords: [mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars.md), [curiosity rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curiosity-rover.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md) ### Mars Curiosity Rover Landing and Image Quality - **Episode:** [433: Hanseatic League](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/433-hanseatic-league.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-09 - **Time:** 1:10:20–1:14:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/433-hanseatic-league/chapter/mars-curiosity-rover-landing-and-image-quality.md The landing of the Curiosity rover on Mars is met with skepticism regarding the low-resolution, black-and-white images initially released by NASA. The hosts question why a multi-billion dollar project cannot immediately produce high-quality color photos and suggest the mission may be a public relations effort or a waste of resources. Keywords: [mars rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars-rover.md), [curiosity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curiosity.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), high-resolution, [space exploration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-exploration.md) ### Mars Curiosity Rover, Project Blue Beam Theory - **Episode:** [432: Felonious Bears](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/432-felonious-bears.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-05 - **Time:** 1:53:27–1:57:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/432-felonious-bears/chapter/mars-curiosity-rover-project-blue-beam-theory.md The hosts discuss the upcoming landing of the Mars Curiosity rover, framing it as a potential component of "Project Blue Beam." This conspiracy theory suggests that NASA and the UN plan to use advanced technology to simulate a second coming or alien contact to establish a New World Order. They question the $2 billion price tag and the scientific value of searching for life on Mars. Keywords: [mars rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars-rover.md), [curiosity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curiosity.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [project blue beam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/project-blue-beam.md), serge monast, [mind control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mind-control.md) ### Seven Minutes of Terror, NASA 3D Renderings - **Episode:** [432: Felonious Bears](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/432-felonious-bears.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-05 - **Time:** 1:57:17–2:00:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/432-felonious-bears/chapter/seven-minutes-of-terror-nasa-3d-renderings.md NASA's "seven minutes of terror" promotional video for the Curiosity landing is criticized for its dramatic music and reliance on 3D renderings. The hosts express skepticism about the "sky crane" landing method, calling it ludicrous and over-engineered. 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