Science and Exploration

Curiosity Rover

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The NASA Curiosity rover driving across a detailed Martian surface showing small-scale geological features like polygons and veins.
Earth & Environment

Curiosity Rover drives across varied terrain, revealing geological clues

After Curiosity's 35-meter trek to what orbital images suggested was a smooth landing zone, the rover instead unveiled a tapestry of polygons, veins, and laminations, mere centimeters across.

Mateo Rojas·June 24, 2026
NASA's Curiosity Rover analyzing exposed bedrock on the challenging, rocky slopes of Mount Sharp on Mars.
Earth & Environment

Curiosity Rover analyzes Martian bands during Sols 4920-4926

During Sols 4920-4926, NASA's Curiosity Rover faced a brutal stretch of Mount Sharp.

Mateo Rojas·June 19, 2026
The NASA Curiosity rover driving across the dusty Martian surface towards a formation of pale, wind-sculpted hills known as a yardang unit.
Earth & Environment

Curiosity Rover drives toward Martian Yardang unit

On Mars, the Curiosity rover is meticulously examining wind-sculpted hills and laminated bedrock.

Mateo Rojas·June 11, 2026
NASA's Curiosity rover drills into the Martian surface at a location named 'Campo Marte,' collecting its 47th rock sample.
Earth & Environment

Curiosity rover drills 'Campo Marte,' completing 47th sample on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover recently zapped its laser for the 1 millionth time on Mars, a testament to its decade-long, relentless pursuit of Martian secrets.

Mateo Rojas·June 4, 2026