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NASA's Curiosity rover photographed dawn breaking over mysterious wind-carved formations on Mars, offering scientists new clues about the Red Planet's ancient climate history. The breathtaking image marks nearly 12 years of the rover climbing Mount Sharp's layered terrain.
NASA's Perseverance rover is exploring some of the oldest rocks ever found on Mars, offering clues about how rocky planets formed billions of years ago. The ancient region could reveal secrets from when our solar system was still young and chaotic.
NASA's Perseverance rover discovered corundum, the mineral that forms rubies and sapphires, on Mars for the first time. Scientists think a massive asteroid impact billions of years ago may have created the perfect conditions to form these precious gemstones.
NASA's Curiosity rover is climbing Mount Sharp on Mars, discovering distinct bands of rock that tell the story of the Red Planet's ancient past. Despite communication hiccups 140 million miles away, the mission team keeps exploring new terrain.
After a drilling mishap left NASA's Curiosity rover stuck to a Martian rock, scientists held their breath for a second attempt. This time, the rover nailed it, collecting precious powder that could reveal secrets about ancient Mars.
NASA's Perseverance rover just snapped its sixth selfie from the most remote location it's ever explored on Mars. The image reveals ancient rocks that could unlock secrets about the Red Planet's earliest days.
NASA's Perseverance rover just photographed some of the oldest rocks in our entire solar system, offering a window into Mars when it was young and possibly habitable. These ancient formations don't exist on Earth anymore.
After months of drilling and exploration, NASA's Curiosity rover is wrapping up its fascinating study of mysterious ridge patterns on Mars. The rover's findings could reveal secrets about ancient water on the Red Planet.