According to NASA, the rover’s landing was the most challenging touchdown on Mars that’s been attempted by the agency. Right before the landing, NASA engineers were on pins and needles as the rover ...

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PASADENA, Calif. — The celebrities are turning out in force for the Mars rover Curiosity's nail-biting landing attempt tonight (Aug. 5). Actor Morgan Freeman and director Barry Sonnenfeld ("Men in ...

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