PubTalk 10/2012 — Exploring Mars With Curiosity
Detailed Description
by Ken Herkenhoff, USGS Astrogeology Science Center
- The Mars Science Laboratory rover "Curiosity" landed successfully on August 5th to begin its 23 month mission
- What have scientists discovered so far, particularly with respect to the geology of the Gale crater landing site?
- Instruments aboard Curiosity are searching for evidence of environmental conditions that could support microbial life
- How are dust and rocks analyzed and studied to learn about the role of water in forming the Martian landscape?
Details
01:00:31
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.