The Mars Science Laboratory will deliver the Curiosity rover to the surface of Mars at approximately 

p.m. PDT on Aug. 5 (1:31 a.m. EDT on Aug. 6). Curiosity, carrying laboratory instruments to analyze samples of rocks, soil and atmosphere, will investigate whether Mars has ever offered environmental conditions favourable for microbial life.

Canadian Space Agency Seeking Contributions for UN Long Term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities

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