Curiosity

... has landed!

ETA: I have finally joined the 21st century. This is the first time I've watched a landing, not on TV, but on my computer. Let's hear it for NASA TV!!

ETA2: I love watching nerds celebrate. :)

Curiosity, Part II

NASA has posted the landing on YouTube. This is what I watched live last night.

One thing that really jumped out at me as I was re-watching it just now: Look at all the women! This may seem like a no-brainer to many of you, but I've been watching launches and landings since Alan Shepherd's first flight. I remember when Mission Control was a total sausage fest, and this is just so refreshing.

I couldn't find Howard in the group, though.

Live (sorta) from Mars!

The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter caught a photo of Curiosity as it was landing.



Yes, I am in Nerd Heaven. :)