The Rock Stuck in NASA’s Perseverance Rover Is Finally Free
The rock was cradled inside one of Perseverance’s six wheels. Image: NASA Mars is a lonely place, and it just got a little lonelier for one rover. NASA’s Perseverance has…
Software Tweak Gives Curiosity Rover a Boost on Mars
A major software update to the Curiosity rover will allow the robot to drive faster on the Martian surface and reduce wear on its wheels, potentially boosting the mission’s lifespan.…
Curiosity Rover Spots Clear Evidence of Ancient Water on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover recently spotted some of the most compelling evidence yet of ancient water on Mars, in the form of rippled rocks shaped by waves. The ripples formed billions…