Latest about Curiosity Mars Rover
On this day in space! Aug. 6, 2012: NASA lands huge Curiosity rover on Mars with a rocket-powered sky crane
On Aug. 6, 2012, NASA's Curiosity rover successfully touched down on the Martian surface in a way never attempted before: a rocket-powered sky crane. Here's why it mattered.
Curiosity rover rolls past 'Devil's Gate' on Mars: Space picture of the day
While ascending Mount Sharp, NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has had to swing around a small ridgeline dubbed "Devil’s Gate."
Curiosity Mars rover's wheels are more battered than ever — but they still work
The latest photo of Curiosity's wheels shows new — but not debilitating — damage.
SpaceX, the rise of China and more: How spaceflight has changed since 1999
Space travel has changed from government-driven missions to a dynamic, commercially driven frontier over the past 25 years, driven by advancements in technology and the rise of private companies.
Radiation will be a real challenge for Mars colonists, powerful solar storm shows
A powerful solar storm in May 2024 created auroras on Mars and provided scientists with crucial information that could aid future crewed missions to the Red Planet.
Big decision! Curiosity rover keeps following possible Mars river remnant
After much debate, the Curiosity Mars rover team decided to continue following an intriguing channel rather than send the robot on an off-road detour.
Long ago, a lake on Mars might have been sprawling with microbes
The presence of manganese oxide on Mars has positive implications in the search for life beyond Earth.
