Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Mars Rover May Be Contaminated With Earth Microbes
A discussion with Catharine Conley, NASA's planetary protection officer, over a misstep prior to the launch of the Mars Curiosity Rover, where a drill might have been contaminated with Earth microbes. She explains that it was resolved...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Building Curiosity: Rover Rocks Rocker Bogie
This NASA video showcases Curiosity, NASA's Mars rover that will, over a 23-month mission, collect and analyze Martian soil and rock samples while traversing a targeted area of the planet testing for evidence of current or past life. [1:59]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: A Taste of Mount Sharp
A video update on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover as it as moved to Mount Sharp. Learn about how it collects drilling samples from the mountain. Scientist are gaining a lot of information about Mars past with these samples. [1:18]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: 'Spring Break' Over: Commanding Resumes
Get a Curiosity update! This video will explore how Curiosity got new software and new capabilities for the long trek to Mt. Sharp. [2:02]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: A Softer Trek to Mount Sharp
Celebrate NASA's Curiosity rover second years on Mars by watching this video update. Learn how the robot is preparing to navigate through a series of sandy valleys on its way to Mount Sharp. [1:11]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Calcium Rich Deposits Found
This is an update on the Curiosity Rover in which the first candidate drill site found on Mars. [1:47]