Mars rover Curiosity transmists first song from another planet
9 replies, posted
[url]http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2012/aug/HQ12-296_will_i_am_Playback.html[/url]
[QUOTE]After completing a journey of more than 300 million miles from Earth to Mars and back, the opening orchestral strains of "Reach for the Stars" filled the auditorium. The event added to continuing worldwide interest in Curiosity's mission.
NASA engineers spoke to attendees about the Curiosity mission, and the systems engineering and orbital mechanics involved in getting the song file back from Mars. Students had the opportunity to ask questions of all program participants. Earlier in the day, students received a guided tour of JPL to view rover models and learn about STEM career options.
During the event, will.i.am's i.am angel Foundation and Discovery Education announced a $10 million classroom education initiative that will reach 25 million students annually, including many from underserved communities. Focused on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational themes, the Discovery Education initiative will incorporate NASA content and space exploration themes as part of the curriculum. [/QUOTE]
"Let me play you the song of my people"
[QUOTE=stuky4ever;37455729][URL]http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2012/aug/HQ12-296_will_i_am_Playback.html[/URL][/QUOTE]
I now have mass respect for 'will.i.am' since NASA interviewed Him before Curiosity landed -- So good to see more scientifically enthusiastic role-models; we definitely need them.
[video=youtube;k6ZRNrV2uhE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6ZRNrV2uhE[/video]
I like that STEAM initiative though, we really don't have enough interest in science and the like as we should.
Was expecting Daisy Bell.
[QUOTE=Canuhearme?;37455935]Was expecting Daisy Bell.[/QUOTE]
"Will I dream, Dave?"
I would have expected something along the lines of Frank Sinatra.
[QUOTE=stabbytheghost;37456563]I would have expected something along the lines of Frank Sinatra.[/QUOTE]
"Fly me to the Moon"?. But it's on Mars!
For a horrible second I thought NASA played [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgu56ur7LIw]this[/url] 'Reach For The Stars'... I'm very glad I was wrong.
Sorry, you need to Log In to post a reply to this thread.