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NASA releases color photo, video of Mars rover landing


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If you didn't manage to stay awake to watch the "7 Minutes of Terror" as NASA's Curiosity rover landed on Mars in the wee hours of Monday morning, you're probably wondering what's up with this "Mohawk Guy" and why is the Internet pitching a collective

After "seven minutes of terror" involving guided entry, parachute and powered descent, and even a sky crane, NASA's Curiosity rover has successfully touched down on the surface of Mars. Better yet, the 2000lbs (900kg)

If you didn't manage to stay awake to watch the "7 Minutes of Terror" as NASA's Curiosity rover landed on Mars in the wee hours of Monday morning, you're probably wondering what's up with this "Mohawk Guy" and why is the Internet pitching a collective

NASA's Curiosity rover hasn't even been on Mars a full 24 hours, and already the science world is reaping the benefits. Nerds, too, actually. The shot.

The scientific exploration vehicle touched down about 3.33pm (AEST) on Monday, to cheers, tears and applause at the NASA command centre in California and at the Canberra complex, which is part of NASA's Deep Space Network. Soon after, Tidbinbilla