Curiosity's Entry Descent and Landing on Mars

Explore the groundbreaking Mars Science Laboratory mission in this GOTO Chicago 2015 conference talk by NASA Jet Propulsion Lab's Anita Sengupta. Delve into the intricate details of Curiosity rover's entry, descent, and landing on the Red Planet. Learn about the mission objectives, rover capabilities, and the engineering challenges overcome to successfully land a 2000 lb robotic geologist on Mars. Discover the process of landing site selection, the role of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, and the innovative technologies employed, including supersonic parachutes and high-speed imaging. Gain insights into Curiosity's scientific instruments like ChemCam and SAM, and understand their significance in exploring Mars' geology and potential for past life. Examine the rover's discoveries, including evidence of ancient riverbeds, and contemplate the implications for future human exploration of Mars.

Introduction
Entry Descent Landing
Why Explore Mars
Rovers
Mars Science Laboratory
Landing Site Selection
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
Mercator Projection Map
Radiation Measurement
Gale Crater
Engineering Challenges
Aerodynamic Drag
Parachute Deployment
Supersonic Parachute
Area Oscillation
Entry Vehicle
Verification Validation
High Speed Imaging
Schiller Video
Curiosity
Eyes
Touch
Camera
Landing Site
Landing Ellipse
Science Measurements
ChemCam
Radiation Levels
SAM
The Pyramid
Ancient riverbed
At night
Living on Mars
Conclusion