Mars rover Curiosity, a car-sized vehicle equipped with advanced technology, is exploring the Gale Crater. The rover’s 7-foot-long arm is used to place tools near rocks for study, and it carries 10 science instruments including cameras, a laser for vaporizing rocks from a distance, and a drill for collecting powdered rock samples.
Curiosity’s mission is to search for signs of past water presence and organic materials on Mars. Thanks to its exploration, we have learned a great deal about Mars’ history and its potential to support life. Join us on a virtual tour of Curiosity’s landing site and learn more about its discoveries. Credit NASA/JPL-Caltech.