MARTIAN NEWS - DATE 11969.0720
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EARTH ASTRONAUTS MAKE CONTROLLED LANDING ON LUNA

Two astronauts from Earth today succeeded in making a controlled landing on their own Moon for the first time ever, and are currently standing triumphantly on the surface.

Martian scientists are concerned, but not overly worried. "This is not the beginning of an invasion fleet just yet", said a senior astronomer, "They've still got a long way to go to reach us or any other life forms out here. But still it's worth noting that they are finally getting serious about space travel."

With the advanced apparatus installed for us by the Sirians several years ago we are now able to monitor developments from Earth quite closely while remaining totally invisible to them. We have actually been able to observe the two Humans staggering around on the surface of their Moon seemingly ecstatic about their achievement - and they have every right to be, they are the first Earth inhabitants ever to walk upon another world.

The big question now of course is: Where will their inquisitiveness take them to next?

Translated from original Martian by Elwood Herring
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© P. Williams 2004

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