• Question: How much do the rovers cost that are on Mars?

    Asked by emilyhuet to Claire, Kate, Matt, Rob, Sam on 25 Jun 2013.
    • Photo: Sam Geen

      Sam Geen answered on 25 Jun 2013:

      The whole Mars Science Laboratory project, which landed the Curiosity rover, cost $2.5bn. So a lot!

    • Photo: Claire Lee

      Claire Lee answered on 26 Jun 2013:

      Lots!!! (still, I think the LHC cost more)

      Here is a really cool 3-minute video about the Mars rover (specifically, the way it landed):

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