Systems check
Pass the peanuts!
NOMS!
The peanut has been a “good luck” tradition since 1964.
Mohawk Guy, aka Bobak Ferdowsi, Flight director (@tweetsoutloud)
Waiting, waiting, waiting
Touchdown! The cool kind!
The first picture comes through
Elation
The joy these NASA folks felt was palpable
The second picture comes through. The shadow of Curiosity.
This guy really felt it. Really. I wanted to give him a hug.
See?
What a great set of photos!
Thanks! It was a great event to watch, even though I was exhausted the next morning!
Landing on Mars and nuts! I would be excited too!