Tag Archives: RedPlanet
NASA’s InSight lander is on its way to Mars
Broken wheels won’t stop Curiosity from exploring Mars
Mars is much drier than expected
ICYMI: The ESA’s mission to Mars launches next week
ICYMI: Brightest X-ray laser, 3D printing cartilage and more
ICYMI: Brightest X-ray laser, 3D printing cartilage and more
ICYMI: The Martian colony plan, simulated rat brain and more
Visualized: Curiosity rover’s self-portrait
No, Disney isn't working on Wall-E the live action movie. Pictured above is a self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity rover resting in the Gale crater of Mars. Showcasing some extreme detail, this high-res photo was captured by the Red Planet roller's Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI), with its native image clocking in at 5,463 x 7,595 pixels. The picture's Martian backdrop consists of a trail of freshly made tire tracks with a glimpse of Curiosity's future destination Mount Sharp hanging out in the distance. If you gaze deeply into the unmanned craft's soulless robotic eye, you'll catch a reflection of Mars staring right back at you. To get a closer look at our favorite Martian in all of its uncompressed glory, you can snag the 125MB image file from the second source link below.
[Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Malin Space Science Systems]
Filed under: Science
Visualized: Curiosity rover's self-portrait originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | CommentsNASA’s Curiosity rover checks in on Foursquare, gives Mars its first mayor
Yes, seriously. NASA announced on Wednesday that its Curiosity rover had "checked in" on Mars via Foursquare. Marking the first check in from another world, the robotic rover will utilize the location-minded social network to share updates and pictures while visiting the Red Planet. While Curiosity will continue to explore the possibilities of Mars being able to sustain life, it would appear that the fourth planet from the sun just got a brand new mayor. Something tells us the universe's rarest badge is about to be bestowed.
Continue reading NASA's Curiosity rover checks in on Foursquare, gives Mars its first mayor
Filed under: Science
NASA's Curiosity rover checks in on Foursquare, gives Mars its first mayor originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | Comments