Curiosity Rover Aims for Nail-Biting Mars Landing
After an 8 1/2 month voyage NASA's Curiosity speeds toward Gale Crater. The rover will autopilot through seven minutes of terror using a heat shield, parachute, and cables to lower to the Martian surface while peanuts are passed for luck.
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Mars Landing Technique Debuts in NASA Mission
Engineers unveil a new landing routine for a Mars rover weighing nearly 2000 pounds, designed to prevent a hard impact. Steve Sell cautions he will watch the landing closely and stay focused as the procedure unfolds.
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