5/24/2023 0 Comments What is cranes in the sky about![]() The entry, descent, and landing (EDL) phase of the Mars Science Laboratory mission begins when the spacecraft reaches the Martian atmosphere, about 81 miles (131 kilometers) above the surface of the Gale crater landing area, and ends with the rover Curiosity safe and sound on the surface of Mars.Įntry, descent, and landing for the Mars Science Laboratory mission will include a combination of technologies inherited from past NASA Mars missions, as well as exciting new technologies. This artist's concept shows the sky crane maneuver during the descent of NASA's Curiosity rover to the Martian surface.
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