NASA Rover 'Curiosity' Set For Saturday Launch 64
arcite writes "The Mars Science Laboratory Rover 'Curiosity,' an SUV-sized rover packed to the gills with the latest scientific instruments and an innovative landing system, is set to launch tomorrow. As the heaviest and largest Mars rover to date, if it is successful in touching down on the red planet, it will be the best bet yet for NASA to find signs of life. Stuffed with turkey and burned out on holiday shopping, Geeks everywhere will be watching the skies above (or the livestream here) and wishing NASA's Curiosity godspeed!"
Measurements (Score:3, Funny)
Just remember to not confuse feet and meters, and I think things will be ok.
The gills? (Score:4, Funny)
SUV-sized rover packed to the gills
It has gills now? I mean I knew they were considering a kitchen sink to go along with its laser, but gills? There isn't that much water on Mars, is there?
Re:Is this thing on? (Score:4, Funny)
I have looked around and cannot find the answer as to whether Curiosity has a microphone on board.
If not then why not?
Sorry, just a pet peeve of mine, - who wouldn't want to hear the winds of Mars?
In space, no one can hear you scream.
Re:Holy hell, they built a MALP! (Score:5, Funny)
Have you heard about the instrument package??
A fella could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with all that stuff...
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