Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 15, 2021

Landing on Mars: Seven Minutes of Terror

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 15, 2021 is “Landing on Mars: Seven Minutes of Terror,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: NASA , JPL. The original explanation runs about 179 words.

From the explanation

“Starting Thursday, there may be an amazing new robotic explorer on Mars. Or there may be a new pile of junk .”

— APOD editors, February 15, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 15, 2021
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: NASA , JPL
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 179 words