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Getting the Latest Rover To Mars

Posted by timothy on from the ftd-take-note dept.

derGoldstein writes "New Scientist has a great video up detailing every step of how the latest Mars rover will reach its target and get deployed. It's drastically different than the bouncing air-bag delivery system previously used (YouTube video)."

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  1. Re:Stop me if I'm wrong but... by Arancaytar · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Running out of altitude" is the most awesome synonym for hitting the ground I've yet heard.