1679 – Le Griffon, a 46-tonne French trading vessel is launched. The ship became the first European-built ship to sail the great lakes, furthering the exploration of the Americas. Today, the search continues for this legendary giant and her final resting place.

2012 – Curiosity, a SUV sized rover successfully lands on Mars. The rover’s mission is to explore the red planet, Mars with the following objectives: Determine whether life ever arose on Mars. Characterize the climate of Mars. Characterize the geology of Mars. Prepare for human exploration. It is expected since... read more →