So, in case you aren't keeping tabs on NASA's activity, they have a Mars rover, named
Curiosity, which will be landing on the surface of Mars next week to begin some close-up exploration of the planet's surface. To help educate the public, NASA made a film entitled, "
Grand Entrance." However, they needed to have someone notable narrate it. It only made sense to use
Star Trek actors, but who to choose? Well, rather than make a decision, NASA went a bit "Mad Libs" in their approach and chose not one, but
two Star Trek actors with fan followings...
As NASA prepares for next week's Curiosity rover landing on Mars, William Shatner and Wil Wheaton share the thrilling story of NASA's hardest planetary science mission to date in a video entitled, "Grand Entrance," which guides viewers from entry through descent, and after landing.
The video will be used at events around the country and shared on the web and social media. The goal is to educate the public about Curiosity and build awareness about the landing at 1:31 a.m. EDT, Aug. 6.
