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William Shatner and Wil Wheaton have both submitted their narration for a new NASA video which explains the descent and landing sequence of a new Mars rover, named “Curiosity.”
Curiosity is a one-ton nuclear-powered rover which is set to land on the surface of the red planet, next Thursday, August 5th at approximately 7 p.m. ET.
Watch both videos and let us know who you think does a better job in the poll below.
William Shatner narrates “Curiosity’s Grand Entrance”:
Wil Wheaton narrates “Curiosity’s Grand Entrance”:
Defiant_5
July 30, 2012 at 11:50 pm
How about a Montreal Comic Con Showdown!
TheTrekNerd
July 31, 2012 at 8:52 am
Bill vs Wil. Bill says the words, but doesn’t sound like he understands their meaning. Wil sounds like he understands, but is a little overreactive to them, and a little too focused on enunciation. My Trek pick for this: LeVar Burton. 🙂
Lee ann Foley
August 3, 2012 at 8:55 pm
I Love William Shatner’s voice..his voice reels you in no matter what the subject is…Big Fan!!!!!!
Agf
August 5, 2012 at 7:20 pm
Only Bill Shatner can do it!
Eatme
August 7, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Will Wheaton sucks!!