The size of MSL, Yep, it really IS that big! |
The size of MSL, Yep, it really IS that big! |
Apr 5 2009, 12:44 AM
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The Poet Dude Group: Moderator Posts: 5551 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Kendal, Cumbria, UK Member No.: 60 |
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Sep 6 2011, 12:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 754 Joined: 9-February 07 Member No.: 1700 |
I was - uhm Curious about the size and weight of MSL as compared to the Viking Landers. According to Wiki, MSL is 10 feet long (3.0m) and weighs about a ton (900kg).
According to the NSSDC Catalog, Viking's lander feet formed a 7.25 ft (2.21m) triangle when viewed from above, and weighed 1261lbs (572kg). |
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