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Jul 30, 2012 | 12:31 PM

Mysticeti

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Maybe it's just me but I get a kick out of the fact that the go to size comparison for the new Mars Rover is the Mini Cooper.

http://news.yahoo.com/nasa-athletic-...170825784.html

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The Mini Cooper-sized spacecraft traveled 8½ months to reach Mars. In a sort of celestial acrobatics, Curiosity will twist, turn and perform other maneuvers throughout the seven-minute thrill ride to the surface.

Jul 30, 2012 | 12:44 PM

wandrur

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NICE!

Jul 30, 2012 | 01:18 PM

phoxx47

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Others have remarked about having a lot of miles on their MINI's. This Mini Cooper-sized craft has got them all beat! 34,600,000 miles at its closest.