Curiosity's Descent Snapped By Mars Orbiting Spacecraft | Video

Monday, August 6, 2012 - 12:01 in Astronomy & Space

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured imagery of the rover as it deployed its parachute. The Mars Science Laboratory safely touched down on the Martian surface on August 6th, 2012 EDT.

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