@korbindallis Yeah. Falcon 9 is to me the single most promising thing in the near future of spaceflight, but for now it's essentially an experimental vehicle. You probably wouldn't want to launch an expensive interplanetary probe on it.
@NASAtelevision Thank you for an outstanding video! You seemed to show us every stage of the process, without cutting out parts which you could have assumed we may not understand. Many of us understand almost all of it, but will never have the pleasure of working within the industry.
One question: (At 2:55) What are the Lego-like panels on the inside of the payload faring? Something to do with vibration damping perhaps?
I noticed at the end that the wheels have a series of holes on one side. What is the purpose of the holes? If it was traction then I would expect the holes all around the wheel.
@chrisquick123451966 Because NASA already work's on the new SLS, and i think there are no usable Saturn V rockets anymore.Most of the parts are in museums.
Go Curiosity...the future of human race is in your hand
JBiswoman 3 months ago
The mission trajectory and it's control shall enlighten more. However very useful information.
NSIVA48 3 months ago
according to the thumbnail, dont fuck with nasa
YoshiFan501 3 months ago
Awesome engineering.
Rob260259 3 months ago
Can someone explain those flashlights that are being used to inspect Curiosity?
niravfest 3 months ago
@niravfest
UV light to search for unexpected dust? Or miniscule debris?
Don't know for sure...
Rob260259 3 months ago
Thank You Nasa for all you do. Our goverment might be disfunctional but you guys are doing a great job with the funds you have.
PeterSprockets 3 months ago
I can't believe the launch is almost here!! :)
Romano164 3 months ago
A Falcon 9 would have been allot cheaper.....
tobigforyou 3 months ago
@tobigforyou
falcon 9's 2 fights vs Atlas V's 27 fights
thats why NASA is going with Atlas V on this one
korbindallis 3 months ago
@korbindallis Yeah. Falcon 9 is to me the single most promising thing in the near future of spaceflight, but for now it's essentially an experimental vehicle. You probably wouldn't want to launch an expensive interplanetary probe on it.
Elukka 3 months ago
@Elukka
make that 28 flights to Atlas V and ULA :) Falcon 9 has a lot of catching up to do so good luck to all
korbindallis 3 months ago
It is an absolutely stunning and already legendary technical project.
I just cannot wait for its first signal from Mars.....
hackneysaregreat 3 months ago
GREAT VIDEO FROM NASA AND THERE ROVER FOR MARS
history797 3 months ago
Great video! Thankyou!
e4g1e1 3 months ago
Awesome.
natge01 3 months ago
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ginofrater 3 months ago
@NASAtelevision Thank you for an outstanding video! You seemed to show us every stage of the process, without cutting out parts which you could have assumed we may not understand. Many of us understand almost all of it, but will never have the pleasure of working within the industry.
One question: (At 2:55) What are the Lego-like panels on the inside of the payload faring? Something to do with vibration damping perhaps?
nagualdesign 3 months ago
There are some pretty amazing people in this world!
buszkillington 3 months ago
Radioisotope generator? What isotope is it? Uranium 235?
PeculiarTactics 3 months ago
@PeculiarTactics Plutonium 238 (PuO2). Search for 'RITEG' on Wikipedia for details. :-)
nagualdesign 3 months ago
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korbindallis 3 months ago
Oh I can't wait for landing day!! :)
bubblinbrownsugar616 3 months ago
I noticed at the end that the wheels have a series of holes on one side. What is the purpose of the holes? If it was traction then I would expect the holes all around the wheel.
Bluenoser613 3 months ago
@chrisquick123451966
Saturn series rockets were retired in the 70s.
xXScotty1993Xx 3 months ago
3:00 - payload fairing or "space lego"
rootusercouk 3 months ago 2
I hope someday I can go to mars ^_^
myrcavich 3 months ago
@myrcavich i,d like to go with you.
userwl2850 3 months ago 7
@userwl2850 Would be a great experience for sure. A life achievement.
myrcavich 3 months ago
I wonder.. If we still have Saturn V rockets, why can't we use one of them to launch Orion?
chrisquick123451966 3 months ago
@chrisquick123451966 Because NASA already work's on the new SLS, and i think there are no usable Saturn V rockets anymore.Most of the parts are in museums.
GaminCro 3 months ago
@chrisquick123451966 The rocket in this video was an Atlas V. Saturn Vs were HUGE by comparison.
nagualdesign 3 months ago