Talk to the Man Who Led Curiosity to the Surface of Mars: Adam Steltzner [Video]

By now you probably know his story: he’s the man who went from sex, drugs, and rock’n’roll to science’n’engineering, from playing the bass guitar in the Bay Area to the genius who led Curiosity to the surface of Mars, turning seven minutes of terror into total triumph. More »

The Inside Story on How NASA Invented Curiosity’s Insane Landing System [Video]

Adam Steltzner spent nine years working to turn seven minutes of terror into NASA’s finest hour since the landing of Apollo 11 on the Sea of Tranquility. His is a fascinating insider’s view of one of the most amazing space exploration feats in the history of humankind. More »

Ask Questions to Adam Steltzner, the Man Who Led Mars Curiosity’s Landing [Chatroom]

I’m going to interview Adam Steltzner in 30 minutes. You probably know his unmistakable rocker face from the past few days: he’s the lead engineer of the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover entry, descent and landing phase. More »