Final Resting Spot for Curiosity Heat Shield
This close-up view shows Curiosity heat shield, which helped the rover survive the harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, on the surface of Mars. NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter about 24 hours after landing.
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NASA ID
PIA15997
Date Created
August 7, 2012
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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