NASA video shows how much ground a Mars rover has covered, literally
NASA has released a timelapse video compiled from images taken by the Curiosity rover during six years of exploration at Gale Crater on Mars. The video shows the rover traversing rugged terrain as it ascends Mount Sharp, offering both a visual record and a scientific tool. Researchers use the footage to study shifting sand grains on the rover's deck, aiding mission analysis.
- ▪NASA created a two-minute timelapse video using images from the Curiosity rover on Mars.
- ▪The video spans six years of exploration at Gale Crater and shows the rover climbing Mount Sharp.
- ▪Scientists analyze the footage to observe how sand grains move on the rover's deck.
- ▪The images were captured by Curiosity's right navigation camera mounted on its mast.
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Home > Science > Space NASA video shows how much ground a Mars rover has covered, literally Dust in the wind. By Elisha Sauers Elisha Sauers Elisha Sauers writes about space for Mashable, taking deep dives into NASA's moon and Mars missions, chatting up astronauts and history-making discoverers, and jetting above the clouds. Through 17 years of reporting, she's covered a variety of topics, including health, business, and government, with a penchant for public records requests. She previously worked for The Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk, Virginia, and The Capital in Annapolis, Maryland. Her work has earned numerous state awards, including the Virginia Press Association's top honor, Best in Show, and national recognition for narrative storytelling.
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