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How the NASA Curiosity rover will land on Mars, in 11 easy steps.

Yes, I’m sure that landing a Mini Cooper covered in sensitive scientific instruments on another planet is just a walk in the park :)
BONUS: Check out this animated mock-up of Curiosity’s landing system. 
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popmech:

How the NASA Curiosity rover will land on Mars, in 11 easy steps.

Yes, I’m sure that landing a Mini Cooper covered in sensitive scientific instruments on another planet is just a walk in the park :)

BONUS: Check out this animated mock-up of Curiosity’s landing system. 

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