LEGO NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover Instructions De Montage page 102

MY OWN MISSION
A WORD FROM THE MODEL CREATOR
"I am a Mechanical Engineer who worked on the actual Curiosity rover at the Jet
Propulsion Laboratory. I combined this first-hand experience with my LEGO hobby
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to create a LEGO model that was as faithful to the actual rover as possible in terms
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of accuracy, details, and mechanical function, while remaining at a reasonable size."
"The primary purpose of this effort has been to contribute to the educational
outreach for this incredible mission. It is my hope that this model encourages the
public support that is integral to the continued development and exploration of
outer space."
Once it was decided that the Curiosity model was going to be produced, a team
of experienced LEGO designers evaluated the design and suggested some minor
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improvements to ensure a LEGO building experience that matches the standards
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of our own designs.
Stephen Pakbaz
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