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Mars Curiosity Mix

Artist Song
Loverboy  Lovin' Every Minute of It  
The Beatles  Good Morning Good Morning  
Florence + The Machine  Cosmic Love  
Louis Armstrong  When You Wish Upon A Star  
Chubby Checker  The Twist  
The Blues Brothers  Theme from Rawhide  
Carly Rae Jepsen  Call Me Maybe  
Elton John  Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long Long Time)  
The Edgar Winter Group  Free Ride  
Foster the People  Pumped Up Kicks  
Kanye West  Stronger  
Lady Gaga  Just Dance  
Bruce Springsteen  Born to Run  
The Animals  The House of the Rising Sun  
Willie Nelson  On the Road Again  
Cake  The Distance  
will.i.am  Reach for the Stars  
The Everly Brothers  Wake Up Little Susie  

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The scientists and engineers who operate NASA's Mars rover Curiosity play a "wakeup song" in mission control to start off every Martian day (known as a sol). The music is an eclectic mix that includes space themes, songs to wake up to, and songs for driving. They’ve told us about a few of their picks. NASA "Lovin' Every Minute of It" by Loverboy: The song was played on the last day that Curiosity was on Earth and the first day it was on Mars. "Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina & The Waves: Like you, Curiosity sleeps at night and works during the day. "Main Title - Rebel Blockade Runner (Medley)" by London Symphony Orchestra & John Williams: The music that inspired a generation of kids to become rocket scientists. "Killer Queen" by Queen: Played when firing a laser that can vaporize (a tiny bit of) rock from 20 feet away. "Call Me Maybe" b
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