[troutman]

Briefing on now:

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html

With Curiosity now safely on the surface of the Red Planet after a spectacular entry, descent and landing in Gale Crater, NASA's Mars Science Laboratory begins primary mission of discovery and exploration.

The spacecraft continues to send back images of its landing. A news briefing is scheduled for 1 p.m. EDT today.