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Chris S Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 19 Nov 00 Posts: 23353 Credit: 4,632,424 RAC: 3,975	Message 1268241 - Posted: 6 Aug 2012, 6:01:42 UTC
	Brilliant!!!
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Johnney Guinness Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 11 Sep 06 Posts: 2946 Credit: 2,306,100 RAC: 24	Message 1268246 - Posted: 6 Aug 2012, 6:11:06 UTC Last modified: 6 Aug 2012, 6:11:17 UTC
	Quite frankly, i can't believe it! Its incredible! Its shocking that the whole parachute and sky crane thing actually worked! I'm thrilled! Press conference in a few minutes; http://www.nasa.gov/ntv/ John.
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Lynn Send message Joined: 20 Nov 00 Posts: 628 Credit: 204,244 RAC: 310	Message 1268252 - Posted: 6 Aug 2012, 6:29:29 UTC - in response to Message 1268246.
	Quite frankly, i can't believe it! Its incredible! Its shocking that the whole parachute and sky crane thing actually worked! I'm thrilled! Press conference in a few minutes; http://www.nasa.gov/ntv/ John. I agree with you! This is so exciting. I hope this image is right?? PIA15968: Mars Weather Map, Aug. 4, 2012 Lynn
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Bob DeWoody Send message Joined: 9 May 10 Posts: 684 Credit: 64,340 RAC: 77	Message 1268261 - Posted: 6 Aug 2012, 6:54:36 UTC
	Congratulations to NASA and the team that designed and built the lander/rover. Even though it will be a couple of weeks before they start with the science part of the mission the hard part is over. ____________ Bob DeWoody
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ML1 Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 25 Nov 01 Posts: 7210 Credit: 3,703,390 RAC: 728	Message 1268315 - Posted: 6 Aug 2012, 10:52:42 UTC Last modified: 6 Aug 2012, 10:53:10 UTC
	Tremendous stuff for a successful landing! Nasa's Curiosity rover successfully lands on Mars Great Convergence of Spacecraft around Mars NASA's New Mars Rover Sends Higher-Resolution Image Also fantastic for the convergence of spacecraft to relay the second by second details of the landing! When now for the next rovers for elsewhere across our solar system?... ;-) Keep searchin', Martin ____________ Mandriva Linux A user friendly OS! See new freedom Mageia2 The Future is what We make IT (GPLv3)
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tullio Send message Joined: 9 Apr 04 Posts: 2949 Credit: 266,077 RAC: 247	Message 1268388 - Posted: 6 Aug 2012, 14:55:52 UTC - in response to Message 1268315.
	Maybe on an asteroid. Mercury and Venus are too hot, Jupiter is gaseous.But some satellites of Jupiter and Saturn might offer some chance of survival. Tullio ____________
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Chris S Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 19 Nov 00 Posts: 23353 Credit: 4,632,424 RAC: 3,975	Message 1268395 - Posted: 6 Aug 2012, 15:29:15 UTC
	Other cameras aboard Curiosity, with color capability and much higher resolution, are expected to be sent back to Earth over the next several days.
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Nick Send message Joined: 11 Oct 11 Posts: 2766 Credit: 1,549,893 RAC: 1,966	Message 1268399 - Posted: 6 Aug 2012, 15:45:58 UTC
	I'm hoping for some more live feeds from NASA Mars, don't seem to be any as yet. Perhaps something later on-for us....been up watching since 05:30 BST. ____________ The Kite Fliers -------------------- Kite fliers: An imaginary club of solo members, those who don't yet belong to a formal team so "fly their own kites" - as the saying goes.
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. Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 27 Nov 03 Posts: 1835 Credit: 179,734 RAC: 9	Message 1268465 - Posted: 6 Aug 2012, 18:00:22 UTC
	How's this for a pic.... Taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, it shows Curiosity descending to the surface of Mars on its parachute. ____________ Remember...Always look on the bright side of life.
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Johnney Guinness Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 11 Sep 06 Posts: 2946 Credit: 2,306,100 RAC: 24	Message 1268503 - Posted: 6 Aug 2012, 19:25:35 UTC Last modified: 6 Aug 2012, 19:27:54 UTC
	As things currently stand, all the camera's on Curiosity have "dust covers" on them to protect them during landing. Thats why the pictures look small and blurry, there is dirt on the lens as expected. 3 questions; Does anyone know officially when the dust covers are being opened? In other words, when do we get the first colour picture? Anyone know what is the schedule for the next 24 to 48 hours? Gnu, That picture of Curiosity descending on the parachute is really cool. What a brilliant picture! There is a real WOW factor about that image! John.
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Nick Send message Joined: 11 Oct 11 Posts: 2766 Credit: 1,549,893 RAC: 1,966	Message 1268506 - Posted: 6 Aug 2012, 19:42:01 UTC - in response to Message 1268503.
	As things currently stand, all the camera's on Curiosity have "dust covers" on them to protect them during landing. Thats why the pictures look small and blurry, there is dirt on the lens as expected. 3 questions; Does anyone know officially when the dust covers are being opened? In other words, when do we get the first colour picture? Anyone know what is the schedule for the next 24 to 48 hours? Gnu, That picture of Curiosity descending on the parachute is really cool. What a brilliant picture! There is a real WOW factor about that image! John. I think that occurs in a couple of days time...taking the caps off. ____________ The Kite Fliers -------------------- Kite fliers: An imaginary club of solo members, those who don't yet belong to a formal team so "fly their own kites" - as the saying goes.
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Chris S Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 19 Nov 00 Posts: 23353 Credit: 4,632,424 RAC: 3,975	Message 1268518 - Posted: 6 Aug 2012, 20:47:28 UTC
	Eckey Thump Mr Gnu, that was one 'eck of a picture, many thanks :-)
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skildude Send message Joined: 4 Oct 00 Posts: 8970 Credit: 37,792,863 RAC: 42,898	Message 1268521 - Posted: 6 Aug 2012, 20:50:04 UTC - in response to Message 1268506.
	As things currently stand, all the camera's on Curiosity have "dust covers" on them to protect them during landing. Thats why the pictures look small and blurry, there is dirt on the lens as expected. 3 questions; Does anyone know officially when the dust covers are being opened? In other words, when do we get the first colour picture? Anyone know what is the schedule for the next 24 to 48 hours? Gnu, That picture of Curiosity descending on the parachute is really cool. What a brilliant picture! There is a real WOW factor about that image! John. I think that occurs in a couple of days time...taking the caps off. I read a statement that the next several weeks are going to be boring for the rover because it is going to have system checks done repeatedly to make sure nothing failed upon arrival. ____________ Proud member of TSWB. End terrorism by building a school
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ML1 Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 25 Nov 01 Posts: 7210 Credit: 3,703,390 RAC: 728	Message 1268540 - Posted: 6 Aug 2012, 22:36:12 UTC - in response to Message 1268465.
	How's this for a pic.... Taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, it shows Curiosity descending to the surface of Mars on its parachute. Getting the MRO orbit to coincide with the landing to relay data is quite a feat... But to then take a happy snap also!!! I think that rates as one hell of a WOW shot! Makes the proverbial golf hole-in-one and one-in-a-million sound awfully feeble in comparison. Excellent stuff! Keep searchin', Martin ____________ Mandriva Linux A user friendly OS! See new freedom Mageia2 The Future is what We make IT (GPLv3)
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Lynn Send message Joined: 20 Nov 00 Posts: 628 Credit: 204,244 RAC: 310	Message 1268566 - Posted: 7 Aug 2012, 0:39:41 UTC - in response to Message 1268540.
	Great pic, Martin! Curiosity’s Latest Mars Image Shows Imposing Mt. Sharp I like Mt. Sharp! I wish it could take a peep at Olympus Mons. Lynn
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Doc's Brains Send message Joined: 11 Jun 12 Posts: 26 Credit: 752,217 RAC: 0	Message 1268576 - Posted: 7 Aug 2012, 0:59:03 UTC Last modified: 7 Aug 2012, 1:01:48 UTC
	The caps are off, high res pics sent, Mt. Sharp looks brilliant and clear from 6 kms away. I had the opprotunity to watch the landing live, what an event. A once in a life time event, and I had front row seats to it all. So far, all systems are go, and it will take 10-15 Sols before the team knows that eveything is working to specifications. The biggest concern so far is maintaining battery charge and battery management. Congrats to ev1 who was a part of this mission, your work efforts will be appreciated for the next 8-10 years, as Curiosity ventures forward on her mission. Earth bound humans now have the opprotunity to achieve great things and discover the unknown on Mars. Now that the delivery of the rover to Mars is complete, revealing the historical mysteries of Mars is now within your grasp. Congrats to all, and best of luck to the next team of Curiosities handlers. Cheers. ____________
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Johnney Guinness Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 11 Sep 06 Posts: 2946 Credit: 2,306,100 RAC: 24	Message 1268641 - Posted: 7 Aug 2012, 7:13:09 UTC Last modified: 7 Aug 2012, 7:17:08 UTC
	They have a short video from Curiosity showing its decent to the surface. New Mars Rover Beams Back Images Showing Its Descent; Story; http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/news/whatsnew/index.cfm?FuseAction=ShowNews&NewsID=1291 Video; http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/index.html?media_id=149974611 The video is made from 297 tiny thumbnail images, so its small. But its really cool to see the view from the underbelly of Curiosity as she approached the ground! They also have the first colour image of Mars; http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/multimedia/images/?ImageID=4282 John. ____________
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Michel448a Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 27 Oct 00 Posts: 1144 Credit: 2,873,612 RAC: 330	Message 1268649 - Posted: 7 Aug 2012, 7:40:51 UTC
	she ?? ____________
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Johnney Guinness Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 11 Sep 06 Posts: 2946 Credit: 2,306,100 RAC: 24	Message 1268652 - Posted: 7 Aug 2012, 7:45:49 UTC - in response to Message 1268649. Last modified: 7 Aug 2012, 7:46:24 UTC
	she ?? Do you feel Curiosity is male? or an "it" because its a machine...LOL :) John.
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Ex Volunteer moderator Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 12 Mar 12 Posts: 2883 Credit: 1,184,859 RAC: 1,014	Message 1268658 - Posted: 7 Aug 2012, 8:08:11 UTC
	Like all ships, I feel any car, vessel, or rover should also be considered female. :-) ____________ -Dave #2 3.2.0-33
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