NASA's rover Curiosity lands on Mars
Elizabeth Landau,
CNN
Updated 5:40 AM EDT,
Mon August 6, 2012 |
One of the first images taken by NASA's Curiosity rover, which landed on Mars early Monday, August 6. The clear dust cover that protected the camera during landing has been sprung open. Part of the spring that released the dust cover can be seen at the bottom right, near the rover's wheel.
Exploring Mars
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STORY HIGHLIGHTS
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http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/06/tech/mars-rover-curiosity/index.html?hpt=hp_c1