Tech: Asteroid to hit Mars (maybe)

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There is a 1-in-75 chance of an asteroid similar in size to the one that struck the Tunguska region striking Mars on January 30th. Scientists are hoping the odds are in their favour because they would like to see the effects of such an impact. The impact site is expected to be relatively close to where the Mars rover Opportunity is currently located, but is expected to be far enough away that the rover is in no danger, but should be able to beam back some excellent images of the event.