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Curiosity’s Wild Ride: How the Sky Crane Changed the Way NASA Explores Mars

Twelve years ago, NASA landed its six-wheeled science lab using a daring new technology that lowers the rover using a robotic jetpack. Developed due to the size and weight of Curiosity, the sky crane allowed precise landings in scientifically valuable locations. This innovative system, initially

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