Mankind versus Machine #3
We visit the Mars Yard in JPL where the Curiosity engineering model is tested over rocky terrains. You can see how the 6 wheel suspension of the 3 metre long Curiosity rover allows it to go over large rocks if necessary. Without the need to provide the equipment necessary to maintain astronauts, Curiosity has the capacity to carry a large suite of instruments.
This blog is a record of my experiences and work during the Mars Science Laboratory mission, from the preparation, landing on August 5th 2012 Pacific Time, and onwards... I will also post updates about our other Mars work on meteorites, ExoMars and new missions. You can also follow the planetary science activities with @LeicsPlanets Professor John Bridges, School of Physics and Astronomy
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