Classic Knot Designs Tie Down Mars Rover Curiosity's Cables, to Knot Fans' Delight
The Mars rover Curiosity is chock full of the most advanced technology humans can build, from its miniaturized X-ray machine to its awesomely powerful laser. And then there are these knots. Along with high-resolution color photos of its surroundings, Curiosity has been beaming home color photos of itself, including its wheels and deck, so its human managers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory can make sure it's safe and ready to go. The images have revealed some intricate knot work, as noticed by a poster by the name of David J. Fred or "dfred" on something called the International Guild of Knot Tyers Forum. Related ArticlesMars Rover Curiosity Sends First Full-Color Panorama of Its New Martian HomeMars Rover Curiosity's Tracks Are More Than Just Skid Marks in the Martian DirtMars Rover Curiosity Lands Successfully on Mars After Incredible EffortTagsScience, Rebecca Boyle, ancient technology, knots, marine science, mars rover curiosity, mars science laboratory,...