Descent stage for mars rover

The invention described herein was made in the performance of work under a NASA contract, and is subject to the provisions of Public Law 96-517 (35 USC 202) in which the Contractor has elected to retain title.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a descent stage for a Mars rover according to our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a first side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a second side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a rear elevational view thereof.

The broken line showing is included for the purpose of illustrating and forms no part of the claimed design.