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NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Nobody: 8:48am On Aug 06, 2012 |
I'm kinda late to posting this story on the Curiosity rover which landed on Mars yesterday. _ ROVER FACTS Launched on Nov 26, 2011 Will search for signs of past life Travelled 204 million kilometres to Mars Rover dimensions: 3 metres long, 2.8 metres wide Carrying 10 scientific instruments Weighs 899 kilograms Rover size requires new landing system Primary mission length: 98 weeks Expected Mars temperatures: -90C to 0C Mission cost: $2.37 billion _ Curiosity is the third generation of Mars rovers. _ This landing will be more nail-biting than previous Mars missions as NASA is testing out a brandnew landing method. Curiosity is much larger and heavier than any of the previous rovers, which used an airbag system to land. Curiosity's size has meant scientists have had to create a new landing method, which they've dubbed sky crane. Here's how it works: _ 3:20pm: Here is a view from inside mission controlat the Spaceflight Operations Facility in Pasadena, California: _ 3:32pm: "Touchdown confirmed". The Spaceflightcontrol room explodes in celebration. _ 3:51pm: US Obama administration science advisor John Holdren says this mission is a huge step forward for planetary exploration. He says the landing was an "incredible performance" with so many systems working together. The answer to the question of whether there was ever any life on Mars will help explain more about us, he says. _ 3:58pm: Here is the first image from Curiosity on Mars. High resolution cameras will later take pictures from the landing site after the after-landing checks: _ 4:01pm: Another image shows the shadow of Curiosity on the surface of Mars: _ 4:25pm: US Obama administration science advisor John Holdren says the landing of Curiosity on Mars was "without a doubtthe most challenging feat of robotics" in US history. He also says: "We are actually the only country that has landed surface landers on any other planet. But this lander is vastly bigger, vastly more capable much more complicated to bringin. Many new technologieshad to work in perfect succession and perfect synchronisation for this to happen." _ 4:30pm: Pictured earlier, MSL Flight director Keith Comeaux (R) celebrates Curiosity's landing on the red planet: _ The Curiosity rover has successfully landed on Mars using a first-of-its-kind rocket-powered sky crane landing system. 11 Likes |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Gabrielsylar(m): 3:00pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
u wont see this POST ON FRONT PAGE OOOOOOOOOOOOO if its tonto dike and wizkid fighting u will see it clearly....... 9 Likes |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Nebeuwa(m): 3:10pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
This is another great milestone for humanity. And the United States is always paving the way. 1 Like |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by ODB1: 3:38pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
Nebeuwa: This is another great milestone for humanity. And the United States is always paving the way. niggaz non-inclusive. your dirty a55 just want to spread hate and aids 1 Like |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Libkid(m): 3:47pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
Mtchew |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Nebeuwa(m): 3:48pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
O.D.B.: Please say that in English. I do not understand gutter talk. 5 Likes |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by superior1: 3:50pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
Imagine all these beauty in the universe and some people will still argue there is no intelligent mind (GOD) behind all these A great feat, I hope this will settle our minds about a possible invasion by aliens from mars. 1 Like |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Valiantvaliant(m): 3:51pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
Mars mars mars, when will they try landing on the sun. I believe there are signs of life there. 3 Likes |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by pendusky(m): 3:51pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
Gabriel_sylar: u wont see this POST ON FRONT PAGE OOOOOOOOOOOOO if its tonto dike and wizkid fighting u will see it clearly....... Ure right dude! 1 Like |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by amefi(m): 3:52pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
Nebeuwa: lol |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by digitite: 3:52pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
One day. Man will colonise another planet. Welcome to the Futuristic Age. 2 Likes |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by dani1luv: 3:54pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
NL'S DRY TODAY THE RECENT FRONTPAGE TOPICS AINT HELPING RUBBISH!!! 2 Likes |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by stunna2(m): 3:58pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
Gabriel_sylar: u wont see this POST ON FRONT PAGE OOOOOOOOOOOOO if its tonto dike and wizkid fighting u will see it clearly....... The rest of the world is boldly going where no one has gone before ...while some people on NL are busy insisting that they have the best view of the sun...if not the only view from the backyard of their Mansion built with Naija's stolen wealth!! lol who says this will make it to the front page...if it was a note advising all Nigerians living outside of Naija (and as the story often goes on NL all suffering cleaning toilets) to come back to Naija because it's the best place on earth (to be lawless and get away with it!?)...it would shoot to the front page!? abi When they cry day and night on NL that we should all come back to naija because they the people there are doing so better than the rest of the world...why will they think of exploring other Worlds(?)...see how the way we think is primarily responsible for our lack of sense for adventure and therefore progress? 2 Likes |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by isquar3d3(m): 3:59pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
it was cool. D rover pilot was tweeting pictures and updates from mars. Yeah u heard rite. TWEETING from mars! Follow him on twitter @marscuriosity 4 Likes |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Nobody: 3:59pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
The more we see stuffs like dis. D more religious fairytale fades. Not in Nigeria though 1 Like |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by utch(m): 3:59pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
Valiantvaliant: Mars mars mars, when will they try landing on the sun. I believe there are signs of life there. They will land on the sun the day it refuses to shine upon your village!!! 3 Likes |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by JAZES(m): 4:03pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
Kudos to NASA. Its a great feat indeed considering the fact that they have been trying to do this since 1960 2 Likes |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Nobody: 4:06pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
Thats a great achievement guys,i hope my country would be able to emulate this great scientific feat,anyway we are gradually coming up.I saw this on bbcnews and i was inspired oneway or the other |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Gabrielsylar(m): 4:06pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
$tunna:exactly man that why there gorra be a shift in paradigm...our aircrafts cant even successfully land on a tarmac or runway talkless of mars...... cos some.........cows are calling demself leaders...... 1 Like |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Nightshift(m): 4:07pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
A country's achievement when its institutions are functional! A typical Nigerian politician would steal all that money meant for "Curiosity" development, stash it in Swiss banks, get Chieftancy titles, terrorize his countrymen and some ethnic bigots would urge him on.... 4 Likes |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Nobody: 4:08pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
On other major forums and news outlets, this was a huge story. But it seems the average African is at loggerheads with Science and Reason. Just watch out as this won't exceed 2 pages or highest 3. If it were to be about some shallow or divisive stuff, it drags on and on. 4 Likes |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Nobody: 4:10pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
***Yawns*** Greatest loser = Humanity.. Damian Marley An’ a fly go a moon And can’t find food for the starving tummies Pay no mind to the youths Cause it’s not like the future depends on it 4 Likes |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by mylunch: 4:11pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
They keep seeking things that are just on their own,pls they should't return with an ailment or diseases then infect people here,after wards they start finding a cure,we have enough already to deal with on planet earth. |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Nobody: 4:12pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
WTF What sort of posts am I seeing here? OMG Na so nairaland posters dull reach? A ROVER(the size of a car, a automated laboratory) landed on MARS and this is the best you can do? To ridicule it? Anyway sha, its normal to disdain what you cannot have. 5 Likes |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Nobody: 4:12pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
Olodostein: On other major forums and news outlets, this was a huge story. And what did humanity benefit from the Apollo moon landing of 1969 Just waste of resources!! 2 Likes |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by pictures: 4:12pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
Oh , my country Nigeria, we are still fighting ourselves and misusing our resources when others are planning to relocate from planet earth. God help us. |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Nobody: 4:13pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
Darui: WTF STFU!!! Not everyone is interested in this crap.. |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Nobody: 4:17pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
shymmex: Go clean your toilet. Can't blame you, self cleaning toilets will take your job soon. 1 Like |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Nebeuwa(m): 4:17pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
shymmex: Landing on the moon is one of the greatest accomplishments that humans have achieved. The fact that we were able to land on an object that is separated from our planet by thousands of miles of empty space is astonishing. I do not see that as a waste of resources, because there will come a time that humanity must leave our nest (Earth). 4 Likes |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by ayox2003: 4:17pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
Stale news! Since 6:32 am (Nigerian time). But if na bomb-blast and some rub-bish threads...as he happen na him u go see am for homepage. Na wa for NL. Frawzey. |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Nightshift(m): 4:19pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
Mars might have huge deposits of mineral resources that could benefit mankind someday ! 1 Like |
Re: NASA Spacecraft "Curiosity" Lands On Mars. Returns Photos Of Martian Landscape. by Nebeuwa(m): 4:20pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
I can't believe that so many ignorant people have posted on this thread. And they wonder why other groups of people, consider Africa as backwards. Learn to appreciate the scientific leaps that are happening around the world. You are benefiting from these scientific achievements, by the mere fact that you are able write any words on Nairaland. 4 Likes |
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