Nuclear-powered Mars rover Curiosity lands safelyANS Nuclear CafeAugust 6, 2012, 9:30PM|ANS Nuclear Cafe An image sent by NASA's Curiosity rover shortly after landingThe nuclear-powered roving robotic laboratory Curiosity touched down early on August 6, and is beaming back images while undergoing system checks. The Curiosity landing has generated worldwide interest, including interest in its plutonium power source.Go to ArticleTags:curiositymars rovernasanuclear powerplutoniumspace applicationsu.s. department of energyShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook