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Mars Curiosity rover lands on the red planet! This generation’s Moon landing they are calling it!

Already sending images back to Earth

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    By on August 6, 2012
    Filed in Big Stories, Sci Tech
    Artwork of Curiosity entering the Martian atmosphere.

    Artwork of Curiosity entering the Martian atmosphere.

    Curiosity has landed safely on Mars in Gale Crater. The rover is already sending stunning images back to earth showing a bright afternoon on the Martian surface.

    Listen live to NASA here for live coverage of the mission.

    Comparison of Curiosity wheel size to Spirit and Opportunity

    Comparison of Curiosity wheel size to Spirit and Opportunity

    Scientists think Mars is capable of supporting life, and that is the goal of this new Martian rover, to investigate conditions for life on Mars.

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