Don't want to see a $2.5bil crash

This well-written article from Space.com describes the truly high stakes for NASA when the Mars Science Laboratory makes its landing attempt on August 6.  There's a lot (repeat, a LOT) riding on this one.  The landing sequence, shown in the video, is frighteningly complex.  And remember how much this baby cost.  Cover your eyes and peek through your fingers!

Huge Mars Curiosity Lander faces high stakes for landing