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pokerfan

(27,677 posts) Mon Aug 6, 2012, 09:19 PM Aug 2012

Curiosity heat shield spotted!

http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/releases/msl-descent.php

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Curiosity heat shield spotted! (Original Post) pokerfan Aug 2012 OP

I'd wonder if they'll let the rover examine the sky crane. Wilms Aug 2012 #1

I tend to recall when I was watching the landing online freethought Aug 2012 #4

It was closer to 150 kilograms left; they used a little more than half the fuel. (nt) Posteritatis Aug 2012 #6

I saw that on MSNBC tonight... The Ed Show, I believe krispos42 Aug 2012 #2

I wonder when someone will clean up all that mess they left lying around? Kablooie Aug 2012 #3

Surprised it took four whole replies before someone started whining about that. (nt) Posteritatis Aug 2012 #5

Now available in color! struggle4progress Aug 2012 #7

Wilms

(26,795 posts)

1. I'd wonder if they'll let the rover examine the sky crane.

Reply to pokerfan (Original post)

Mon Aug 6, 2012, 09:41 PM

Aug 2012

I'd like to see that thing.

freethought

(2,461 posts)

4. I tend to recall when I was watching the landing online

Reply to Wilms (Reply #1)

Tue Aug 7, 2012, 02:16 PM

Aug 2012

there was concern about how much fuel the sky crane would use as it slowed the decent and hovered over the rover. Apparently, they were able to get a measurement of how much rocket fuel was left if any. Turned out they had about 1 1/2 kilograms to spare.

I wouldn't mind seeing the sky crane either. It would be interesting to see its condition.