Curiostiy lands safely on Mars

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Offline ironbut

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on: August 05, 2012, 11:10:31 PM
If you haven't followed the story, watch the short film
Seven Minutes of Terror first.

http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/mars/curiosity_news3.html

Can't wait to see what happens next!

steve koto


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Reply #1 on: August 06, 2012, 05:52:37 AM
Watched the live stream of the landing with Colin last night. Pretty incredible machine. They had a first picture just a couple minutes after it landed. Elvis wasn't in it.

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Reply #2 on: August 06, 2012, 07:37:57 AM
Friends of my daughter machined the structure of the lander in San Mateo.  I was glued to the images!!

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Reply #3 on: August 06, 2012, 08:23:48 AM
I'm not exactly sure why, but I haven't been this excited about a "mission" for a long time.
But, after seeing how complicated the landing was, I can't wait to see what this puppy can do once it really gets going!

steve koto