Curiostiy lands safely on Mars

[ironbut]

If you haven't followed the story, watch the short film
Seven Minutes of Terror first.

http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/mars/curiosity_news3.html

Can't wait to see what happens next!

 

[Doc B]

Watched the live stream of the landing with Colin last night. Pretty incredible machine. They had a first picture just a couple minutes after it landed. Elvis wasn't in it.

 

[galyons]

Friends of my daughter machined the structure of the lander in San Mateo.  I was glued to the images!!

Geary

 

[ironbut]

I'm not exactly sure why, but I haven't been this excited about a "mission" for a long time.
But, after seeing how complicated the landing was, I can't wait to see what this puppy can do once it really gets going!