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NOVA  Space Kids

Engineers who landed the Curiosity rover on Mars recall their early love of space. Details

 

Program: NOVA

Episode: Space Kids

For Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineers, Curiosity's landing represented the culmination of many years of hard work and personal aspiration. In this video, they trace their love of space back to childhood memories and express their gratitude for being given the opportunity to land a rover on Mars.

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Duration: (1:34)
Premiere Date: 11/14/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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