User: mcwiggin

Its easy to forget how Big MSL is.

On: Simulation of the Mars Science Laboratory Sky Crane

The reason why airbags won't work is because the MSL Rover is about the same size as a large car. It amazing to think something this large will be traveling around mars. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Mars_Science_Laboratory_empty_chassis.jpg Image of MSL under construction.