Kurt Stephens

An inspired essay by a young student named the “Spirit” and “Opportunity” Mars Rovers.

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Exploration_Rover#Naming_of_Spirit_and...

Naming of Spirit and Opportunity

The Spirit and Opportunity rovers were named through a student essay competition. The winning entry was by Sofi Collis, a third-grade Russian-American student from Arizona.

I used to live in an orphanage. It was dark and cold and lonely. At night, I looked up at the sparkly sky and felt better. I dreamed I could fly there. In America, I can make all my dreams come true. Thank you for the ‘Spirit’ and the ‘Opportunity.’

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