Mars Science Laboratory

Problems with Mars Odyssey Could Impact Telemetry for Curiosity Rover’s Landing

Caption: NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft passes above Mars' south pole in this artist's illustration. The spacecraft has been orbiting Mars…

12 years ago

NASA Holding Big Events for Curiosity Rover Landing; Register for Chance to Attend

It’s a big rover, so nothing but a big event is appropriate. NASA is going to hold the first-ever multi-center…

13 years ago

Curiosity and the Issue of Planetary Protection

Curiosity at Centre of Attention During Testing Image Credit: NASA /JPL - Caltech There have been many reports about the…

13 years ago

Engineers Able to Narrow Landing Ellipse for Curiosity Rover

[/caption] Engineers for the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover have now zeroed in to a more precise landing ellipse, now…

13 years ago

Take a Peek Inside Curiosity’s Shell

[/caption] Take a look around Curiosity's cozy cabin! Ok, there's really not much to see (she didn't get a window…

13 years ago

SAM: NASA’s Attempt to Repeat Viking’s Search for Martian Organics

[/caption] After 36 years of debate, confusion, and failed attempts by other space agencies to answer a basic question, NASA’s…

13 years ago

A Penny for your Curiosity on Mars

[/caption] NASA’s huge Curiosity Mars Science Lab (MSL) rover is carrying a vintage Lincoln penny along for the long interplanetary…

13 years ago