Curiosity: Mars' Next Visitor

The video discusses the end of the space shuttle program and NASA's reliance on Russian rockets. It highlights the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission, featuring the Curiosity Rover, which is a nuclear-powered, car-sized rover designed to explore Mars. The video reviews past Mars missions like Pathfinder, Spirit, and Opportunity, and details Curiosity's advanced scientific instruments, including a laser for analyzing rocks. The landing process using a sky crane system is also explained, emphasizing the mission's complexity and significance.

What is the purpose of the laser instrument on the Curiosity Rover?

Explain the landing process of the Mars Science Laboratory.