NASA's InSight robot had to install a protective shield because Mars is windy

It's now been over two months since NASA's InSight lander touched down on Mars. The landing went as smoothly as anyone could have hoped, and the site where the robot touched down ended up being perfect for placing its sensitive electronic ears, but there are other factors at play. In a new blog post, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory reveals that the InSight lander used its robotic arm to successfully install a shield over the top of its seismometer to protect it against the wind and temperature ...