Today is historic for the world, and especially for NASA. The Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft and Curiosity rover are inching closer to the Red Planet. Mars, the elusive planet has been piquing the curiosity of humankind for centuries now, and the possibility of life on Mars has been the topic of the most interest. Approximately 352 million miles (567 million kilometers) and 36 weeks after being launched from Earth, MSL and Curiosity are set to make a historic touchdown today on Mars. If all goes well, they land in the Mars' Gale Crater today at 10:31 PM PDT. As per updates on the official NASA website, "The spacecraft is headed for its target entry point at the top of Mars' atmosphere precisely enough that the maneuver was deemed unnecessary". Click here for full story
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