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This episode of NASA Connect, hosted by Jennifer Pulley and Van Hughes, explores the crucial role of geometry in space exploration, particularly for missions to Mars. The show features insights from NASA scientists and engineers who explain how concepts like circles, angles, and ellipses are used to calculate spacecraft trajectories. Viewers learn about historical missions like Viking and gain an understanding of how geometry aids in navigating spacecraft through space. The episode also touches upon the search for water and life on Mars and highlights a student project focused on designing a Mars community, demonstrating how geometry and technology are paving the way for future space endeavors.

Keywords: Geometry, NASA, Space Exploration, Mars, Spacecraft Navigation, Orbits, Ellipses, Circles, Angles, Pythagoras, Viking Mission, Mars Micro Probe, Mars Millennium Project, Technology.