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Declare the landing sites of the Mars landers "Viking 1" and "Viking 2" as part of the USA's National Park System

Created by A.Q. on July 25, 2013

Recently, members of the House of Representatives proposed the Apollo Lunar Landing Legacy Act, whereby all the Apollo landing sites would be designated as part of the United States National Park System and essentially put off-limits to exploitation by other countries or corporations.

WE THE PEOPLE had believed that this has done more good than bad, as this bill will prevent future generations from exploiting these historical sites, effectively wiping out a part of the high water mark of the humanity's space exploration.

Therefore, we request that Mr President will try to extend this bill to the landing sites of Viking landers by any means neccesary, to prevent future exploitation and to remind future generations to keep going to boldly explore and go where no person has gone before.

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