Curiosity Rover Collection

Jake Matijevic rock, Mars C015 / 6513
Jake Matijevic rock. Close-up of a rock called Jake Matijevic on the surface of Mars. Imaged by Curiositys Mast Camera on 21st September 2012, during the missions 46th sol, or Martian day

Curiosity debris on Mars, satellite image C014 / 4941
Curiosity debris on Mars. Colour-enhanced satellite image of impact marks (blue) caused by debris from the landing of NASAs Curiosity rover on Mars

Curiosity rover on Mars, satellite image C014 / 4940
Curiosity rover on Mars. Colour-enhanced satellite image of NASAs Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars. This rover, part of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission

Curiosity rover in Gale Crater, Mars C014 / 4944
Curiosity rover in Gale Crater, Mars. The ellipse (blue) shows the target landing area, and the green dot shows where NASAs Curiosity rover landed on 6 August 2012

Curiosity rovers robotic arm, Mars
Curiosity rovers robotic arm. This is the turret of tools located at the end of NASAs Curiosity rovers robotic arm. The instrument at centre here is the Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer (APXS)

Curiosity rover on Mars, satellite image C014 / 4942
Curiosity rover on Mars. Colour-enhanced satellite image of NASAs Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars. This rover, part of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission

Curiosity rover descending to Mars C014 / 0576
Curiosity rover descending to Mars. Satellite image showing NASAs Curiosity Rover floating under a parachute to the Martian surface

Mars from Curiosity C014 / 0577
Mars from Curiosity. Image taken by NASAs Curiosity rover, showing its shadow on the surface of Mars with Mount Sharp, its main science target, in the distance

Mars Curiosity rover self-portrait C015 / 6514
Mars Curiosity rover self-portrait. Composite image of NASAs Curiosity rover at the Rocknest site on the surface of Mars, near the base of Mount Sharp (upper right)

Curiosity rovers descent. Image taken by NASAs Curiosity Rover during its descent to the surface of Mars on 6th August 2012 (EDT), showing its heat shield (round) below it

Rocknest site, Mars, Curiosity images C015 / 6512
Rocknest site, Mars. Pair of images from the Mast Camera on NASAs Curiosity rover showing the Rocknest site on the Martian surface

Curiosity rover Martian soil analysis C015 / 6510
Curiosity rover Martian soil analysis. Results of the first X-ray diffraction analysis of Martian soil performed by the Chemistry and Mineralogy (CheMin) experiment on NASAs Curiosity rover

Et-Then rock, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6509
Et-Then rock. Close-up of a rock called Et-Then at the Rocknest site on the surface of Mars. Imaged by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on NASAs Curiosity Rover, during the missions 82nd sol

Curiosity rover descending to Mars C014 / 0575
Curiosity rover descending to Mars. Satellite image showing NASAs Curiosity rover floating under a parachute to the Martian surface

Rocknest site, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6506
Rocknest site, Mars. View of a wheel track mark from NASAs Curiosity rover in a ripple of windblown sand and dust at the Rocknest site on the surface of Mars

Rocknest site, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6505
Rocknest site, Mars. View of a patch of windblown sand and dust (right) on the surface of Mars, known as the Rocknest site

Bathurst Inlet, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6504
Bathurst Inlet. Close-up of a rock called Bathurst Inlet on the surface of Mars taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on NASAs Curiosity Rover

Martian soil, Curiosity image C015 / 6508
Martian soil. Image showing part of the small pit created in the Martian surface when NASAs Curiosity rover collected its second scoop of soil at a sandy patch called Rocknest

Curiosity rover collecting Martian soil C015 / 6507
Curiosity rover collecting Martian soil. View of a sample of Martian soil on the observation tray (round, upper right) of NASAs Curiosity rover

Bathurst Inlet, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6503
Bathurst Inlet. Close-up of a rock called Bathurst Inlet on the surface of Mars taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on NASAs Curiosity Rover

Gale Crater, Mars C013 / 8972
Gale Crater. View of the Martian surface as seen from space, showing the Gale Crater (upper centre). This crater was caused by an asteroid impact millions of years ago

Gale Crater, Mars C013 / 8971
Gale Crater. View of the Martian surface as seen from space, showing the Gale Crater (centre). This crater was caused by an asteroid impact millions of years ago

Gale Crater, Mars C013 / 7312
Gale Crater, Mars. This is the landing site for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission rover, Curiosity. Gale Crater is 154km in diameter

Mars Science Laboratory landing site C013 / 7309
Target landing site for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission rover, Curiosity. The target is within Gale Crater, near the foor of Mount Sharp

Marss Gale Crater from space
NASAs next Mars rover, the Curiosity Rover, will land at the foot of a layered mountain inside the planets Gale Crater, caused by an asteroid impact millions of years ago

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The Curiosity Rover, a marvel of scientific exploration, continues to captivate the world with its groundbreaking discoveries on Mars. Named after Jake Matijevic, an esteemed NASA engineer who played a crucial role in numerous space missions, this rover has become an emblem of human curiosity and ingenuity. At NASA's INFINITY visitor center, hundreds of children and their accompanying adults were welcomed with open arms to witness the wonders of space firsthand. Among the highlights was the awe-inspiring replica of the Curiosity Rover alongside members of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL). This interactive experience allowed visitors to step into the shoes of scientists exploring uncharted territories. Meanwhile, at a National Geographic panel discussion titled "Mars Up Close, " guests had an opportunity to delve deeper into our fascination with this enigmatic planet. The presence of a life-sized replica only heightened their excitement as they imagined what it would be like to traverse Martian landscapes. Back at Cape Canaveral in Florida, technicians meticulously worked in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility to ensure that every aspect of future missions involving Curiosity would be executed flawlessly. With precision and expertise, they maneuvered equipment using overhead cranes while maintaining utmost care for safety protocols. These dedicated technicians exemplify NASA's commitment to pushing boundaries and expanding our knowledge about Mars. Their tireless efforts behind closed doors pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries that have revolutionized our understanding of planetary science. As we continue our journey towards unlocking more secrets about Mars through vehicles like Curiosity Rover, one thing remains certain - humanity's insatiable curiosity will always lead us further into unexplored realms.