Tag Rover Curiosity

Mars Rover Curiosity is nearing the Gediz Vallis Ridge, a fascinating geological feature that has been a topic of discussion since the rover’s landing over 11 years ago. The ridge, which marks a contact between the underlying “sulfate unit” bedrock and the overlying ridge, is finally within reach. This marks an exciting milestone in Curiosity’s […]

Cracks in Martian Mud Uncover Clues to the Origins of Life In a groundbreaking discovery, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered a patchwork of well-preserved ancient mud cracks on the surface of Mars. These cracks, found in a transitional zone between clay-rich layers and sulfate-enriched layers, offer the first evidence of wet-dry cycles occurring on […]