Next NASA Mars Rover Gets Its Wheels

Wheels were first attached to NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover in August 2008. The rover and its descent stage and cruise stage were assembled and tested at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., for launch in 2009.

Wheels were first attached to NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover in August 2008. The rover and its descent stage and cruise stage were assembled and tested at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., for launch in 2009.