Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Mast Camera (Mastcam)
The Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Mast Camera (Mastcam) system will obtain color, multispectral color, stereo, and high definition video views of the terrain explored by MSL. At the left is the Mastcam 34 mm fixed focal length camera head; at the right is the Mastcam 100 mm fixed focal length camera head. In 2010, MSSS is also developing a pair of Mastcams with zoom lens capabilities. NASA will decide later in the year which pair of Mastcams will be launched to Mars in 2011.
| Launch: October/December 2011 | Landing: August/September 2012 |
| Status of Fixed Focal Length Cameras (Mastcam-34 and Mastcam-100: Delivered to JPL |
| Status of Zoom Lens Cameras (2 identical Mastcams with zoom lens): Being fabricated at MSSS |
Pre-Launch Images (stay tuned)
| NASA/JPL Mars Exploration Home Page | NASA/JPL Mars Science Laboratory Home Page |
