Dropping in on Mars
This movie from NASA's Curiosity rover shows high-resolution frames between jettison of the heat shield and touchdown. It covers the last two-and-a-half minutes to touchdown in Gale Crater. Control room audio accompanies it. NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
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Dropping in on Mars
This movie from NASA's Curiosity rover shows high-resolution frames between jettison of the heat shield and touchdown. It covers the last two-and-a-half minutes to touchdown in Gale Crater. Control room audio accompanies it. NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
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