Wheelie smart? Take our Mars rover quiz to prove it!

NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover, pictured here, recently discovered high levels of manganese oxides in Martian rocks, suggesting the Red Planet once had more oxygen in its atmosphere than it does now. This, paired with recent Curiosity findings of ancient lakes, indicates Mars may be more Earth-like than previously thought.

A photo of NASA's Curiosity rover on the planet's surface. (Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS)

From the pioneering Sojourner to the tenacious Perseverance, rovers have become our eyes and ears on Mars.

Designed to survive extreme conditions and send back breathtaking images and vital data, these bots push the boundaries of what’s possible. But how well do you know the history, challenges, and clever tricks these rovers use to thrive on distant Martian terrain?

In this quiz, you'll navigate trivia that spans decades of space exploration.

Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or new to the galaxy of rover lore, this challenge is for you. Let’s roll!

Try it out below and see how well you score!

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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry is the Content Manager at Space.com. Formerly, she was the Science Communicator at JILA, a physics research institute. Kenna is also a freelance science journalist. Her beats include quantum technology, AI, animal intelligence, corvids, and cephalopods.

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