Curiosity Heat Shield in Detail
This color full-resolution image showing the heat shield of NASA Curiosity rover was obtained during descent to the surface of Mars. This image shows the inside surface of the heat shield, with its protective multi-layered insulation.
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NASA ID
PIA16021
Date Created
August 8, 2012
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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