This close-up view shows Curiosity heat shield, which helped the rover survive the harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, on the surface of Mars. NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter about 24 hours after landing.
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Title: Final Resting Spot for Curiosity Heat Shield
Creator: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. of Arizona
Date Created: 2012-08-07
Rights: JPL
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