Curiosity Landing at JPL with Will.i.am

13 responses to “Curiosity Landing at JPL with Will.i.am”

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   jurvetson

   Aug 6, 2012 at 2:58 pm

   Discussing his interest in math and STEM for TV… the resident rocket expert. =)
   

   and a little fun singing with him last year.

   

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   Dabbler

   Aug 6, 2012 at 4:00 pm

   lucky you!

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   solerena

   Aug 6, 2012 at 4:20 pm

   yes, lucky you:)

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4. 

   bike-R

   Aug 6, 2012 at 5:40 pm

   DID’nt look like 7 MINUTES of TERROR to us as the media and JPL Hyped, everything worked to perfection and there should be a PAY PAL account for the SKY CRANE Builders to crank them out pronto for more future landers………….oh yeah, purge Curi’s computer of EDL and Cruise data prior to roving before it locks up like one did in ’04
   And OPPY being the trooper it is stood down for a few days ……………….. http://www.planetary.org/blogs/guest-blogs/a-j-s-rayl/20120803-m...

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   jurvetson

   Aug 6, 2012 at 7:02 pm

   And here it comes… MRO passed directly overhead just as MSL landed

   

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6. 

   jurvetson

   Aug 6, 2012 at 11:32 pm

   Science is the new cool. =)

   But seriously, the relative news blitz about the Olympics seems like such an misplaced emphasis on what will eventually fade into an irrelevant footnote in history… some ritualized glorification of tribal skills carried forth from a bygone era.

   Meanwhile, those boffins at JPL sure keep the fun flowing…
   Look what the Martian hot wheels will leave in Morse Code
   

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7. 

   McPHX

   Aug 6, 2012 at 11:39 pm

   For the life of me I can’t understand why this isn’t in 72 point bold font on every news site on the internet today. Sadly, it isn’t… a blurb here and there.

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8. 

   casrose1

   Aug 7, 2012 at 12:03 am

   My middle name is Evolution !
   To capture on film Will.i.am ‘s evolution
   from 2008 to the person He has Become today !
   Is a "YES WE CAN" !! For sure is on the Charts again
   with DNC 2012 in NC Labor Day Weekend !

   I have noticed Will.i.am has been at Singularity much.
   Nice to know he doing upgrade for Our Youth Role Models !!
   This is TREASURE Video Steve… The moment Will.i. am
   recognizes Who You Are to Your son and he individually
   connecting to the Moment.. U R All Connected ! Precious.. Thank You !

   I have to admit I first really heard Will.i.am music ( excellent)
   at Superbowl Feb 6 2011 as it was my son Griffin’s
   21st Birthday and he at Superbowl in TX as he grew
   up with me having links to living in Milw WI 10-18 yrs as a Packer Fan .

   First Day Griffin can legally Drink Beer and Party he is wearing the same
   Cheese Head He got when 3 yrs old at first Packer football game to witness
   Packers winning SuperBowl 2011 on day he born 2/6/90 I felt blessed as parent
   He was getting the Right Stuff for Adulthood ! There is synergy and serendipity !

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9. 

   jurvetson

   Aug 7, 2012 at 3:34 pm

   I felt compelled to go look that up too. thanks.

   Just noticed this hopeful tidbit… and hope it can be sustained:

   " The scope of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission, its impressive scientific arsenal, and yes, the seemingly crazy SkyCrane landing system have generated the kind of buzz that allowed #Curiosity and #MSL to finally out-hashtag the #Olympics on Twitter." —WIRED

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10. 

    jurvetson

    Aug 13, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    Oh, don’t get me wrong. I have no issue with London… and if pyro rockets are involved, all the better. =)

    My disdain is for spectator sports, wherever they may be. What a colossal waste of human attention. Watching track and field shouldn’t be that different than watching farmers in the field.

    Meanwhile, Obama left his birthday party on Sunday in Chicago for a jaunt to the Iowa farmers. He called JPL today and said:

    “It’s really mind-boggling what you’ve been able to accomplish.”

    “If you do make contact with Martians, please let me know right away. I’ve got a lot of other things on my plate, but I suspect that that will go to the top of the list. Even if they’re just microbes, it will be pretty exciting.”

    “It does sound like NASA has come a long way from the white shirt, black dark-rimmed glasses and the pocket protectors. You guys are a little cooler than you used to be.”

    “This is the kind of thing that inspires kids across the country. They’re telling their moms and dads they want to be part of a Mars mission — maybe even the first person to walk on Mars.”

    “Really what makes us best as a species is this curiosity that we have and this yearning to discover and know more, and push the boundaries of knowledge. And you are perfect examples of that, and we couldn’t be more grateful to you.”

    

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11. 

    jurvetson

    Oct 2, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    Heh, reminds me that when it comes to Armstrongs, Neil >> Lance. =)

    P.S. cross posting the other photo collection from this magical night at JPL
    

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12. 

    rock watcher

    Nov 27, 2018 at 12:26 am

    Love those shirts and to see how much he has grown since then!

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13. 

    jurvetson

    Nov 27, 2018 at 7:10 pm

    thanks….. all part of the Mars fan club… you too!

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