Mission to Mars: Anticipating NASA Rover Touchdown

Name: Mission to Mars: Anticipating NASA Rover Touchdown
Uploaded: 2012-08-03T22:00:00Z
Duration: P641S
Description: NASA will soon attempt to land the rover Curiosity on the surface of Mars. If all goes as planned, Curiosity will enter the Martian atmosphere, slowing its descent by releasing a parachute, and lower to the surface on a tether with the help of a 'sky crane.' Miles O'Brien previews the anticipated rover landing on the Red Planet.

Clip: 08/03/2012 | 10m 41s

NASA will soon attempt to land the rover Curiosity on the surface of Mars. If all goes as planned, Curiosity will enter the Martian atmosphere, slowing its descent by releasing a parachute, and lower to the surface on a tether with the help of a 'sky crane.' Miles O'Brien previews the anticipated rover landing on the Red Planet.

Aired: 08/03/12

Rating: NR

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