Mars Science Laboratory and Its Payload Fairing
Preparations are under way to enclose NASA Mars Science Laboratory in an Atlas V rocket payload fairing. The fairing protects the spacecraft from the impact of aerodynamic pressure and heating during ascent.
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PIA15029
Date Created
November 10, 2011
Center
JPL
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