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PIA04892: Mars Science Laboratory at Canyon (Artist's Concept)
 Mission:  Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)
 Spacecraft:  Curiosity
 Product Size:  5800 x 3300 pixels (w x h)
 Produced By:  JPL
 Full-Res TIFF:  PIA04892.tif (43.82 MB)
 Full-Res JPEG:  PIA04892.jpg (1.492 MB)

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Original Caption Released with Image:

December 2, 2003

NASA's Mars Science Laboratory travels near a canyon on Mars in this artist's concept. The mission is under development for launch in 2009 and a precision landing on Mars in 2010.

Once on the ground, the Mars Science Laboratory would analyze dozens of samples scooped up from the soil and cored from rocks as it explores with greater range than any previous Mars rover. It would investigate the past or present ability of Mars to support life. NASA is considering nuclear energy for powering the rover to give it a long operating lifespan.

Image Credit:
NASA/JPL

Image Addition Date:
2003-12-01