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Curiosity hits Mars in 55 days June 11, 2012 4:21 pm RobVG

The countdown

Hopefully it won’t be a smack-down. At over 2000 pounds and with a new ‘sky crane’ to lower it to the ground, it might be a nailbiter.

I wonder what would happen if it landed on a steep slope since their target area is 12 by 4 miles? But since Gale crater is 96 miles in diameter, it should be a piece of cake…

  • Oh, geez. by bowser 2012-06-13 09:05:54
    • NASA is well aware. I've read several statements that Mars missions end in failure 40% of the time. n/t by RobVG 2012-06-13 18:12:21
      • "remind us that Mars mission" (so you can't edit your own title line) n/t by RobVG 2012-06-13 18:18:41
        • ? by RobVG 2012-06-13 18:19:35
    • Please don't say "hits." by TB 2012-06-11 22:55:52

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