Curiosity Rover
# curiosity-rover - Wednesday 13 March, 2013
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
# curiosity-rover - Sunday 3 March, 2013
Are humans or robots the future of space travel?
“We are a long way from the Terminator, or the Matrix” says Nasa chief historian.
# curiosity-rover - Tuesday 4 December, 2012
Life on Mars? Maybe not. NASA rows back on findings
NASA has downplayed talk of a ‘major discovery’ by its Curiosity rover after remarks by the mission chief raised hopes it may have unearthed evidence life once existed on the planet.
# curiosity-rover - Monday 5 November, 2012
Cheese! Mars Curiosity rover sends back its first high-resolution self-portrait
Curiosity has used its ‘hand lens imager’ to take 55 photos of itself – and stitch them into one single giant image.
# curiosity-rover - Monday 3 September, 2012
Why NASA put large holes in Curiosity’s wheels
It’s to help scientists keep track of where it moves on Mars, see?
# curiosity-rover - Tuesday 28 August, 2012
Behold! Mankind’s first high-resolution photo from another planet
NASA has released the first high-resolution photo from the Curiosity rover. This is how the neighbours live.
# curiosity-rover - Friday 24 August, 2012
The Evening Fix: Friday
Things we learned, loved and shared today.
VIDEO: NASA’s Curiosity rover makes its landing on Mars
This video of Curiosity’s landing is humanity’s first recording of a touchdown on another planet.
# curiosity-rover - Thursday 16 August, 2012
Tweets: The Mars Curiosity Rover has a chat with Britney Spears
Well, they DO have a lot in common.
# curiosity-rover - Wednesday 15 August, 2012
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
The nine stories you need to know this morning.
Column: Yes, the Mars rover cost $2bn – but it’s far from a waste of money.
Technology developed by NASA’s top scientists will prove pretty handy for the rest of us too, writes Colm Quinn.
# curiosity-rover - Tuesday 7 August, 2012
Curiosity grows online for NASA flight director
The whizz-kid who’s helping to uncover the secrets of Mars has become famous in his own right.
# curiosity-rover - Monday 6 August, 2012
PHOTOS: “Touchdown confirmed!” Celebrations as NASA rover lands on Mars
It took eight years of work, more than €2 billion, and just a bit of luck, but Curiosity touched down on Mars just after 6.30am Irish time.
# curiosity-rover - Saturday 26 November, 2011
Watch: NASA’s rover blasts into space in search of ‘life on Mars’
The Curiosity rover is costing NASA billions but it is hoped it can discover new facts about the red planet.
# curiosity-rover - Friday 25 November, 2011
Was there ever life on Mars? Nasa set to launch new mission
Tomorrow’s launch sends the Curiosity rover on the start of its eight-month voyage to Mars, where it will examine the soil for signs of life.





























