Definitions
Sorry, no definitions found. Check out and contribute to the discussion of this word!
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word skycrane.
Examples
-
Instead NASA has built something called a skycrane.
Gizmodo Jamie Condliffe 2011
-
In order to advance our knowledge of Mars we probably did need to develop a more capable landing system ( 'skycrane').
MSL Delay: Add 2 Years and $400 Million (and counting) - NASA Watch 2008
-
Also, a new "skycrane" technology to lower the rover on a tether for the final touchdown can accommodate more slope than the airbag method used for Spirit and Opportunity.
-
Also, a new "skycrane" technology to lower the rover on a tether for the final touchdown can accommodate more slope than the airbag method used for Spirit and Opportunity.
-
Also, a new "skycrane" technology to lower the rover on a tether for the final touchdown can accommodate more slope than the airbag method used for Spirit and Opportunity.
-
Also, a new "skycrane" technology to lower the rover on a tether for the final touchdown can accommodate more slope than the airbag method used for Spirit and Opportunity.
Universe Today 2008
-
Also, a new "skycrane" technology to lower the rover on a tether for the final touchdown can accommodate more slope than the airbag method used for Spirit and Opportunity.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2008
-
P – wow – I did not know about the MSL mission, let alone the skycrane component!
Mr. Big Stuff 2007
-
We crossed the northern perimeter, the troopers 'garrison, the tube emplacements, the antimortar radar installation, the skycrane pad, and the long rows of Hueys.
Chickenhawk Mason, Robert 1983
-
MSL-Curiosity will be lowered to the surface of Mars by a rocket-powered skycrane
BBC News - Home 2011
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.