This is a full-resolution version of the NASA Curiosity rover descent to Mars, taken by the MARDI descent imager. As of August 20, all but a dozen 1600x1200 frames have been uploaded from the rover, and those missing were interpolated using thumbnail data. To arrive at the result, a heavy noise reduction, color balance, and sharpening for best visibility were done.
Showing posts with label Mars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mars. Show all posts
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
NASA Releases Curiosity Descent Video
Posted on 07:05 by Unknown
NASA has released video shot from Curiosity as it descended through the Martian atmosphere right up until the moment of landing on Mars.
It's a low-resolution video, and it is expected to be followed up with a high resolution video shortly.
It's a low-resolution video, and it is expected to be followed up with a high resolution video shortly.
Monday, 6 August 2012
Curiosity Lands Safely On Mars After 7 Minutes of Terror
Posted on 09:30 by Unknown
Streaming video by Ustream
The NASA Mars mission Curiosity has landed safely on Mars.
This is perhaps the photo of the mission - it shows the Curiosity lander as it cuts through the Martian atmosphere with its huge parachute unfurled. It was taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter from about 300 miles away.
Curiosity is a mobile platform enabling exploration over a wide area. The
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