Curiosity's Entry Descent and Landing on Mars

Explore the groundbreaking Mars Science Laboratory mission in this 47-minute conference talk from GOTO Copenhagen 2015. Join Anita Sengupta, Research Professor at the University of Southern California, as she delves into the intricacies of landing NASA's most advanced robotic geologist on the Red Planet. Learn about the Curiosity rover's mission to search for organic compounds and characterize the Martian climate. Discover the engineering challenges and innovative solutions behind the successful touchdown of the 2000 lb rover on August 5th, 2012. Gain insights into the Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL) phase of the mission, understanding the complex maneuvers required to safely deliver a car-sized explorer to the Martian surface. This talk offers a fascinating glimpse into space exploration technology and the quest to unravel the mysteries of Mars.