NASA Mars Rover Curiosity Drills Second Rock Target- 5/20/2013
NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has used the drill on its robotic arm to collect a powdered sample from the interior of a rock called "Cumberland."
NASA Wins Prestigious Aerospace Industry Awards- 5/9/2013
Two prominent aerospace industry organizations are recognizing the contributions of NASA, especially the achievements of the team that landed NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars in August, with coveted awards.
Updated Curiosity Self-Portrait at 'John Klein'
This self-portrait of NASA's Mars rover Curiosity combines dozens of exposures taken by the rover's Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI).
Curiosity at 'Cumberland'
NASA's Mars rover Curiosity used its front left Hazard-Avoidance Camera for this image of the rover's arm over the drilling target "Cumberland" during the 275th Martian day, or sol, of the rover's work on Mars (May 15, 2013).
Get Out Your 3D Glasses!
This stereo view is of an area called 'John Klein' and Mt. Sharp, Curiosity's ultimate destination is on the horizon.
Rover Readies for Second Drilling
Curiosity prepares for a second drilling and a tutorial on the complicated choreography to get the drill sample to her instruments.
Mars' Bygone Atmosphere
NASA's Curiosity finds that the Red Planet doesn't have the same atmosphere it used to.
Inspiring Students to Build Robots
Bobak Ferdowsi, Curiosity flight director, shares a special message with students on building robots.
Curiosity Rover Hits Paydirt
Curiosity's analyzed rock sample proves ancient Mars could have supported living microbes.
Why is Curiosity Looking for Organics?
Has Mars ever had the right ingredients for life? What are organic molecules, and what can they tell us about the history of Mars? Learn more in this 60-second video from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Explore Curiosity's Journey in 3D
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Mars in The Palm of Your Hands
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Where is Curiosity?
See a map of Curiosity's current location.
Learn About Me: Curiosity
My parts are similar to what a human would need to explore Mars (body, brains, eyes, arm, legs, etc.). Check it out though--sometimes they are located in odd places!
What's My Mission?
Enjoy this slideshow about Curiosity's mission: To see if Mars ever had the right conditions to support life!
How I Landed
Follow me through the Entry, Descent and Landing (EDL) phases of my Mission. Interact > At a Glance >
