2012

The Challenges of Getting to Mars: Launching a Mars Rover - January 26, 2012

Video of the Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Nov. 26, 2011, onboard an Atlas V rocket.

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The Martians: Launching Curiosity to Mars - January 26, 2012

Mission team members share their excitement and reflections on the launch of the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover.

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Opportunity on Mars: Eight years and counting - January 24, 2012

NASA's Opportunity rover celebrates 8th anniversary on Mars.

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Curiosity Tweaks Course to Mars - January 12, 2012

NASA rover makes first big maneuver en route to August rendezvous with Mars.

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