Planets and Moons ID: 11706

Comet Siding Spring: Live Shots 2014

Released on October 16, 2014

Comet Siding Spring is a rare comet, and is passing Mars from a mere 88,000 miles as it makes its maiden voyage towards the sun. This close approach to the Red Planet will give NASA's fleet of satellites and rovers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study this comet up close.

For More Information

http://mars.nasa.gov/comets/sidingspring

Credits

Greg Shirah (NASA/GSFC): Lead Animator
Michael Lentz (USRA): Lead Animator
Swarupa Nune (Vantage): Video Editor
Michael Randazzo (Advocates in Manpower Management, Inc.): Video Editor
James Green (NASA/HQ): Interviewee
Michelle Thaller (NASA/GSFC): Interviewee
Jared Espley (NASA/GSFC): Interviewee
Sandra Cauffman (NASA/GSFC): Interviewee
Claire Saravia (NASA/GSFC): Producer
David Ladd (USRA): Producer
Dan Gallagher (USRA): Producer
James Green (NASA/HQ): Scientist
Michelle Thaller (NASA/GSFC): Scientist
Jared Espley (NASA/GSFC): Scientist
Sandra Cauffman (NASA/GSFC): Scientist
Aaron E. Lepsch (ADNET Systems, Inc.): Project Support
Rob Andreoli (Advocates in Manpower Management, Inc.): Videographer

Please give credit for this item to:
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center