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In key test, Curiosity zaps Mars rock with powerful laser

Posted on August 21, 2012 by CapeAdminCraft

The Curiosity rover successfully test fired a powerful laser at a nearby rock Sunday, blasting it with rapid-fire million-watt pulses that vaporized the outer layers for spectroscopic analysis. A rock near the Curiosity rover, dubbed "Coronation," was the first target … Continue reading →

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