Mars: Curiosity

[JesterCS]

Found this link earlier, and thought it was pretty neat. takes a few minutes to figure out the controls, but still is awesome that it shows in real time where everything is

http://eyes.nasa.gov/launch2.html

[Brainstormy]

1. WAY Cool!

Can't wait to show this to the kids! Assume we can follow the Curiosity landing on Monday?

[JesterCS]

2. yes!

and there is a PREVIEW button that starts you 1 min before the whole descent into the mars atmosphere, and shows you everything including the seperations and all. simulated of course. Ive watched it a few times

[nikto]

3. I wonder...

...if the folks who live out there are interested in us.

[Callmecrazy]

4. I've been an amateur astronomer for about 13 years

This is a great site for stargazers.

Thanks for the heads up. Ouch! Please pardon the pun.

[pokerfan]

5. Nice chart showing the EDL (entry, descent, and landing) milestones

[pokerfan]

6. Mars is hard

Wiki: Due to the complexity involved in engineering an interplanetary journey, the exploration of Mars has experienced a high failure rate, especially in early attempts, with roughly two-thirds of all spacecraft destined for Mars failing before completing their missions, with some failing even before observations could begin. However, missions have also met with unexpected levels of success, such as the twin Mars Exploration Rovers operating for years beyond their original mission specifications.

[JesterCS]

7. I cant wait. less than 14 hours :)

got my supplies ready. Marijuana, munchies and a huge appetite for space