Curiosity's parachute and back shell strewn across the surface of Mars. The image was captured by the Mars orbiter about 24 hours after landing. When the back shell impacted the ground, bright dust was kicked up, exposing darker material underneath. (NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. of Arizona)

Curiosity's parachute and back shell strewn across the surface of Mars. The image was captured by the Mars orbiter about 24 hours after landing. When the back shell impacted the ground, bright dust was kicked up, exposing darker material underneath. (NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. of Arizona) - Image 12 of 22