On August 25th, John Schutt (HMP Base Camp Manager) was featured in an article in the New York Times for his distinguished service to the ANSMET (Antarctic Search for Meteorites) program. Earlier this month John was the recipient of the Meteoritical Society's Service Award for his work guiding scientists in the Antarctic over the past 25 field seasons, since 1980. Read the full article here.

Everyone at the Haughton-Mars Project would like to congratulate John on this most prestigious honor.

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The HMP-2007 field season has now officially come to a close. By all accounts, HMP-2007 was a great success highlighted by several significant achievements. The HMP management and operational personnel have all returned home from the Arctic now, and planning for HMP-2008 is already underway.

The last few days of the field season featured weather that was very favourable, greatly facilitating camp-close out operations in Resolute Bay. The US Air National Guard, based out of Moffett Field, California provided southbound air cargo transportation with a MC-130 Hercules aircraft (see photos below). Again, the Mars Institute would like to offer its most heartfelt appreciation to the US Air National Guard for their exemplary support and enthusiasm for the project.

Please stay tuned to our website (www.marsonearth.org) for exciting new announcements and opportunities regarding next season.

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