Curiosity's first high-res, color, panoramic images from Mars! (photos)
Curiosity's heat shield, which helped the rover survive the harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, on the surface of Mars. The image was captured by a Mars orbiter about 24 hours after landing. (NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. of Arizona)
Curiosity's heat shield, which helped the rover survive the harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, on the surface of Mars. The image was captured by a Mars orbiter about 24 hours after landing. (NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. of Arizona) - Image 13 of 22
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