Mars in a Minute: How Hard is it to Land Curiosity on Mars?

(Before It's News)

Landing on Mars is hard, and Curiosity’s upcoming and dramatic landing will likely be the most difficult and nail-biting part of the whole mission. This 60-second video from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory shows step-by-step what it takes to touch down successfully.

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Post tags: Curiosity Rover, Mars, Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), Missions

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