Mars is also the only planet (that we know of) that's entirely inhabited by robots.
Because of that, Curiosity's landing was watched by many of the probes we already have there. Many of them that would have been able to get a line of sight were tasked to do exactly that and paused in their own missions.
I think Curiosity was also the most watched landing on Mars as a result.
This is true and very exciting. The caveat of "that we know of" sort of covers it. However, if they are there, it is entirely possible they will be found in our lifetime. I look forward to that news headline:
"Mars not entirely inhabited by just our robots as we once thought. They have... neighbors."
Yep... explore the lava tubes! We'd probably need people there first though... a flying drone with that control delay just sounds like a horrible idea.
Because of that, Curiosity's landing was watched by many of the probes we already have there. Many of them that would have been able to get a line of sight were tasked to do exactly that and paused in their own missions.
I think Curiosity was also the most watched landing on Mars as a result.
"Mars not entirely inhabited by just our robots as we once thought. They have... neighbors."