Mars Rover Curiosity
Narrated by Bronson Pinchot
- Released
- October 21, 2014
- Length
- 7 hrs 44 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Audio, Inc.
In this captivating audiobook, Rob Manning, the chief engineer behind the Mars rover Curiosity, recounts the decade-long journey of creating a spacecraft that aims to discover whether life exists beyond Earth. Facing numerous challenges, including technical setbacks and resource limitations, Manning provides an insider's perspective on the intricate design process and the emotional highs and lows experienced by his dedicated team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Through firsthand accounts and insights from leading scientists, listeners will be immersed in a tale of perseverance, innovation, and the thrill of scientific exploration that culminates in Curiosity's triumphant landing on Mars in 2012.
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