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The Curiosity Mars Rover
Scientists, since the beginning of time, had always held more of an interest in unveiling the the cosmic mysteries than trivial matters such as mastering everyday social interaction skills. And so NASA, eager to embark on an fascinating new adventure, turn their sights on the the desolate and barren terrain of Mars. On Saturday November 26th, 2011, The Curiosity Rover was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida and set out for its new life on mars with the hopes to finding … well that is to be determined.

Background
The main purpose of the Mars rover missions are to help determine whether Mars could ever have supported life, as well as determining the role of water, and to study the climate and geology of Mars. Also as a bonus the world may be one more step closer to discovering the real origins of crop circles. The mission will also help prepare for future human exploration, provided we all survive past 2012. Its science.

Nasa Team Response to Successful Landing
After The Curiosity’s 350 million mile journey, or 563 million kilometers for the rest of the world, the Mars rover finally landed on Mars, Monday August 6th, 2012. The journey took a total of 254 days, just enough time for the citizens of the world to completely forget about the entire endeavor until the last few moments prior to the landing, in which it suddenly becomes one of the greatest achievements of man. A proud accomplishment for the world indeed … even though it has been done several times before with lesser advertised more WALL-e looking rovers. Nonetheless, NASA, to commemorate such a joyous occasion released this highly official video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFvNhsWMU0c

Publicity
A popular video depicting the actual procedure in which The Curiosity was going to touch down safely on the surface of Mars. The whole event, from entry into Mars’ atmosphere to the rover landing lasts for about seven minutes. NASA dubbed these seven minutes “The Seven Minutes of Terror” or most other people would call the time “Time to check Facebook”. Speaking of facebook of course the rover has his very own facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MarsCuriosity?fref=ts

Team Members
Seven SDSU alumni played roles in the mission. Go AZTECS!


 * Mark Ryne
 * Doug Clark
 * Bonnie Theberge
 * Jordan Evans
 * Amanda Jeremiah Thomas
 * Brandon Florow and Joey Brown

Doug Clark - “You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure out that Doug Clark was destined for a job with NASA”. Even as a small child he dreamed of spaceships and aliens!!!!

Bonnie Theberge - “Other girls played with dolls; Bonnie Theberge preferred protractors and triangles”.

“Dr. Wayne Lee, chief engineer for development of the Mars Exploration Rover's descent and landing systems proudly waves a broom, indicating a clean martian sweep”.

World Reaction
“I’m Safely on the surface of Mars. GALE CRATER I AM IN YOU!!!” - Curiosity Rover Twitter (Proving texting and driving really isn’t that bad)

“The Seven Minutes of Terror has turned into the Seven Minutes of Triumph. My immense joy in the success of this mission is matched only by overwhelming pride I feel for the women and men of the mission’s team.” - John Grunsfeld, Nasa associate administrator for science And finally

“We Mars’d It” - Stephen Colbert

Cost
The entire project cost 2.5 billion dollars in the span of 9 years. Depriving every American a total of 8 whole dollars. The Curiosity is funded by a potential lunch every American could have had in the last 9 years. Was it worth it? Only time will tell.

Results
Inconclusive. The pictures sent back from the Curiosity’s extremely high-def 7 cameras have sent back about 7% pictures of a dusty, dirt-filled terrain, 3% pictures of large rocks it has laser tested, and 90% self-portraits, which are extremely important in making sure her Facebook profile is up to date. Luckily, this advanced robot hasn’t figured out how to master Snooki’s duck face quite yet.