The heat-resistant plate, part of the Gale's rim, appears in the first two color images that the Mars probe sent to Earth.
>>>Curiosity has successfully landed on Mars
The bottom heat resistant plate splashed about 2 minutes 30 seconds ago
when Curiosity landed on a flat area in the Gale hole.
The north side of the Gale hole, the basin is 4,600m deep, appearing in the color image.
Dust rises due to emissions from Curiosity boosters.
Mount Sharp in the hole Gale appears in the black and white photo taken by
Hazcam, the camera is designed to help robots avoid obstacles in front .
The robot's cake appears in a black-and-white photo.
Parachute release to slow down when Curiosity approaches the surface of Mars.
Curiosity's landing creates a dark streak on the ground.
