Entry, descent, and landing technologies ensure precise and safe landings. Below are examples of the ways in which the Mars Science Laboratory mission contributes new capabilities.

New Capabilities

Five important entry, descent, and landing innovations for Mars Science Laboratory include:

• Guided Entry (GNC)
  
  
• Powered Descent
  
  
• Descent Imaging
  
  
• Bigger Parachute
  
  
• Sky Crane
  
  

Powered Descent, Sky Crane & Flyaway

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