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The most audacious landing yet: Mars Curiosity sky crane

Authors :
Mahoney, John
Source :
Popular Science. December 1, 2012, Vol. 281 Issue 6, p56, 1 p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

'EVERYONE KNOWS the rover is named Curiosity,' says Adam Steltzner. 'But we had our own name for the descent stage. We called it Audacity.' As the lead engineer for entry, [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01617370
Volume :
281
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Popular Science
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.308741240