Being a Mars Rover: What It's Like on the Surface of Mars

On Aug. 6, 2012, many people around the world gathered around TVs and computers to await news of NASA's latest mission to Mars. The complex, yet flawless landing of the rover Curiosity led to worldwide acclaim. What has NASA's youngest robot been up to since then, and what has it discovered? Where on Mars did it land and why was that site chosen above all others? Dr. Fenton will give an overview of the rover's capabilities, accomplishments, and plans on Mars and describe what it's really like on the surface of the red planet.

Speaker: Dr. Lori Fenton, SETI INstitute