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Neil deGrasse Tyson Didn't Think Curiosity Would Land Safely On Mars

William WeiJul 17, 2013, 19:58 IST

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Neil deGrasse Tyson thinks aliens might be living among us right now.

So, what does the StarTalk Radio host think about NASA sending a rover to martian land? Well, he was skeptical that Curiosity would safely make it onto Mars because of it's complicated "Rube Goldberg-ian" landing method.

Neil deGrasse Tyson shares his thoughts on Curiosity below:

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StarTalk Radio is a podcast and radio program hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, where comic co-hosts, guest celebrities and scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Follow StarTalk Radio on Twitter, and watch StarTalk Radio "Behind the Scenes" on YouTube.

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