Space Kids
For Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineers, Curiosity's landing represented the culmination of many years of hard work and personal aspiration. In this video, they trace their love of space back to childhood memories and express their gratitude for being given the opportunity to land a rover on Mars.
Previews + Extras
Parachute Problems
S39 E15 - 2m 54s
While testing Curiosity’s parachute in the world’s largest wind tunnel, JPL scientists and engineers were confounded by a failed trial run. The parachute had never failed to open in the past, so why this strange anomaly? By replicating the error and analyzing it in high-resolution footage, they were able to pinpoint the problem.
Ultimate Mars Challenge Preview
S39 E15 - 30s
Witness the exhilarating moments of Curiosity’s Mars landing — and the spectacular discoveries afterward.
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