Designing Curiosity, The Biggest Little Rover For Mars

Nearly one metric ton of hardware will land on Mars in about nine months’ time, uncurl its limbs, and start rolling around in the name of science. Designing something like Curiosity isn’t easy. Around August 6, 2012, a spacecraft will reach Mars’ surface after a nine-month journey from Earth

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Designing Curiosity, The Biggest Little Rover For Mars