From Neil deGrasse Tyson: Apollo 11, July 1969. No other act of human exploration ever laid a plaque saying “We Come In Peace For All Mankind”
Don’t be glum, Lisa! Why not re-read one of your favorite books?
The wheels of three Martian rovers, left to right: Sojourner (1997),Spirit/Opportunity (2003), Curiosity (2012).
Curiosity is the size and weight of a Mini Cooper with a top speed of 0.05 mph. It lands August 6th.
-via jstn