The Technology of Curiosity

  • Magazine Article
  • TBMG-14715
Published September 01, 2012 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
Language:
  • English

On April 14, 2004, NASA announced an opportunity for researchers to propose science investigations for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission. Eight months later, the agency announced selection of eight investigations. In addition, Spain and Russia would each provide an investigation through international agreements. The instruments for these ten investigations make up the science payload on the Curiosity rover.