Preparing Mars Science Laboratory Heat Shield

NASA/JPL-Caltech/Lockheed Martin2011-05-13

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Washington, DC, United States

Technicians at Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Denver, prepare the heat shield for NASA Mars Science Laboratory. With a diameter of 4.5 meters nearly 15 feet, this heat shield is the largest ever built for a planetary mission.

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Title: Preparing Mars Science Laboratory Heat Shield
Creator: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Lockheed Martin
Date Created: 2011-05-13
Rights: JPL

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