Curiosity, a car-sized rover equipped with advanced technology, is exploring the Gale Crater on Mars. The rover’s 7-foot-long arm allows it to place tools near rocks for study, while its 10 science instruments, including cameras and a laser for vaporizing rocks from a distance, enable it to analyze rock, soil, and air samples.
Curiosity’s mission is to search for signs of past water presence and organic materials on Mars. Through its exploration of Gale Crater, the rover has provided valuable information about the Red Planet’s history and 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.