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PubTalk 10/2012 — Exploring Mars With Curiosity

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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?

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01:00:31

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