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A heavyweight for Mars
A heavyweight for Mars
A heavyweight for Mars
Twice as long as and five times heavier than its predecessors, Mars rovers 'Spirit' and 'Opportunity', 'Curiosity' weighs almost a ton and is as big as a car.
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NASA.
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