Mars in a Minute: How Hard is It to Land Curiosity on Mars?

Diagram of the atmosphere above a planet's surface. A ship passes through the atmosphere at 13,000 mph and deposits a rover at 0 mph. Caption: we have to slow down from 13,000 miles an hour to zero.

Landing a spacecraft on a distant planet is the most difficult part of a mission. Scientists use animation to show how difficult it is to land on Mars. Part of the “Mars in a Minute” series.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • Mars in a Minute: How Hard is It to Land Curiosity on Mars?

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