Sudden Impact

The Mars Rover Curiosity

My Science Fiction movies have lied to me , it looks like 'Impact' could be the first typeface on Mars an not OCB! I couldn't find any type included on the Viking 1 and 2 missions, or even for Pathfinder or Opportunity rovers,  if anyone has any info let me know.

In the meantime here is a sunny Martian snap from Viking 1…