NASA
Mars Rover Finds Pits That Are Like, Way Too Shallow, Scientists Baffled
Curiosity finds new kinds of holes in the ground, gets distracted by shiny rocks, and dodges a dust storm that couldn't commit.
2026-09-03
NASA
2026-06-24
NASA
Curiosity Drives to a Smooth Spot, Finds It's Anything But Smooth
Curiosity aims for smooth Martian terrain, finds a bumpy surprise that teaches us not to trust orbital images at face value.
2026-05-12
NASA
Mars Rover Gets Stuck, Wiggles Free, and Decides to Try Again With a Bigger Rock
Curiosity gets its drill stuck, wiggles free like a pro, snaps a bunch of pretty rock photos, and heads off to find a bigger rock to drill - because Mars isn't going to science itself.
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