Curiosity and Descent Hardware Spotted On Martian Surface | Video

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 09:30 in Astronomy & Space

The Mars Science Laboratory rover, sky crane, parachute, backshell and heat shield were snapped from above by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). The image was taken 24 hours after landing.

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