NASA began a new chapter of its Martian chronicle Aug. 22 when the agency named its Mars rover Curiosity’s landing site after the late science fiction author Ray Bradbury.
Curiosity’s landing site inside Mars’ vast Gale Crater was rechristened “Bradbury Landing” to honor the iconic writer’s legacy and dedication to Mars exploration, NASA officials said.
Ray Bradbury died in June at age 91. His first book, “The Martian Chronicles,” paints a vivid picture of the human exploration of Mars through a series of short stories. The book was published in 1950 and later adapted into a TV series and video game.
Note: The landing was on Aug 5th but they renamed the landing site on August 22nd because that is Mr. Bradbury’s birthday.
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