In a TOP SECRET COMMUNICATION from the planet known as MARS, the Federation of Martian Intergalactic Transference sent the following Message to NASA-

Mars:  Greetings Earthlings, we are Happy that you are sending another one of your TONKA TOYS to us.   Our Intergalactic Flashing Trapping Array showed us you call this one

P E R S E V E R A N C E

with a Atmospheric Travelling Device called

I N G E N U I T Y

After much Discussion, the Unity Committee of MARS has decided not to Vaporize your Craft upon entry.  But we will capture your rudimentary communications prior to allowing them to be sent if we agree that they do not Violate Our Rights as Martians.  We declare M A R T I A N as the Official language of MARS.

We have also APPROVED your Landing in

J E Z E R O  C R A T E R

Message Approved by Federation of Martian Intergalactic Transference