Scientists say Mars crater where rover landed looks ‘Earthlike'

Thursday, August 9, 2012

PASADENA, Calif. -- The ancient Martian crater where the Curiosity rover landed looks strikingly similar to the Mojave Desert in California with its looming mountains and hanging haze, scientists said Wednesday.

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