How NASA masters the art of landing spacecraft on the Red Planet
In short: Investigate the intricate systems employed for the Curiosity rover's Martian touchdown and learn about ongoing advancements for the secure, streamlined delivery of upcoming, heavier cargo.
In this latest What's New in Aerospace? feature from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, program, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Ian Clark reviews how Mars landing methods have evolved over time. The discussion focuses on the processes used for the Mars Science Laboratory, Curiosity, and the urgent need for technological improvements as upcoming missions aim to deliver increasingly larger payloads to Mars.
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