Scott Maxwell of JPL and the driver of the Mars Rovers presented at Gnomedex this afternoon, and managed what I’m told is only the second standing ovation in the history of Gnomedex.

I haven’t checked the video for quality, but put simply space has a spokesman, and let loose on kiddies and adults alike, Maxwell could inspire an entire new generation to dream of space.

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