How does the parachute work if there is no wind in space? And also how does the wind get into Mars?

The force of the space craft decenting down on mars creates a huge force making the parachute work...

how many sensors does curiosoty have?

at least a lot. Most (if not all) of them are cameras

how many rovers are on mars?

Currently two rovers are operational on Mars. Opportunity and Curiosity

How long does the whole process goes?

The whole process takes 7 mins you can see that in another one of these reports.

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how many sensors does curiosoty have?
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  Currently two rovers are operational on Mars. Opportunity and Curiosity
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How long does the whole process goes?
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Why is there a white spot on top of Mars?
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  It is the north pole which has polar ice caps(made of water ice)just like earth
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how long would this take to create
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How long would it take to terraform Mars?
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