How to Watch NASA's Live Stream of the InSight Mars Landing
After covering 91 million miles of the solar system, the robotic lander is set to make contact with the Red Planet's Elysium Planitia this afternoon.
After covering 91 million miles of the solar system, the robotic lander is set to make contact with the Red Planet's Elysium Planitia this afternoon.
The last episode will detail InSight's attempt to land on Mars on November 26.
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