“Avatar” director James Cameron is working with NASA on two 3-D cameras that could be used on the next Mars rover, known as “Curiosity.” Earlier this month, Malin Space Science Systems delivered two cameras, known as “MastCams,” that are similar but lack the 3-D capabilities. If the new pair developed with Cameron can be completed in the time remaining before the rover begins final testing early next year, they could be used instead. NASA had abandoned its plans for 3-D cameras back in 2007, but Cameron reportedly petitioned the agency to bring them back again.
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'Avatar' Director Pitching In on 3-D Cameras for Mars
Posted by: Katherine Noyes April 30, 2010 09:18 AM“Avatar” director James Cameron is working with NASA on two 3-D cameras that could be used on the next Mars rover, known as “Curiosity.” Earlier this month, Malin Space Science Systems delivered two cameras, known as “MastCams,” that are similar but lack the 3-D capabilities. If the new pair developed with Cameron can be completed in the time remaining before the rover begins final testing early next year, they could be used instead. NASA had abandoned its plans for 3-D cameras back in 2007, but Cameron reportedly petitioned the agency to bring them back again.