NASA’s Curiosity Rover Lands Safely on Mars

 "After executing a flawless landing sequence, NASA’s new Mars rover, Curiosity, has reached the surface of its new home.

“We are wheels down on Mars,” was the official word from mission control. Engineers immediately erupted into applause, hugs, and a few tears.

“That rocked! Seriously, was that not cool?” said Richard Cook, deputy project manager of the rover, during a NASA press conference after the event.

Soon after the landing, the first images came from Curiosity’s cameras, showing pebbles, dust, and the shadow of the rover on the surface of Mars."
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