MRO Spots Curiosity from Martian Orbit

MRO Spots Curiosity from Martian Orbit

Tracks left behind by the rover are clearly visible from space

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 9th, 2014
Curiosity Images Weird Bright Spots at Kimberley

Curiosity Images Weird Bright Spots at Kimberley

Experts are trying to figure out what these spots are

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 4th, 2014
Curiosity Arrives at Kimberly Following New Drive

Curiosity Arrives at Kimberly Following New Drive

The rover will soon begin investigating this geologically complex area

Our Planet Appears as an Evening Star in Martian Skies

Our Planet Appears as an Evening Star in Martian Skies

Curiosity snaps breathtaking image of Earth from the Red Planet

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 22nd, 2014
Next NASA Rover Could Be Based on Curiosity

Next NASA Rover Could Be Based on Curiosity

The spacecraft should touch down on the Red Planet beyond 2020

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 21st, 2013
Curiosity Experiences Electrical Issues on the Surface of Mars

Curiosity Experiences Electrical Issues on the Surface of Mars

The rover will take a break from studies for a few days

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 13th, 2013
Curiosity Resumes Operations Following Computer Glitch

Curiosity Resumes Operations Following Computer Glitch

The rover spent several days in a safe mode to avoid further damage

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 9th, 2013
Curiosity's Computers Experience Warm Reset on Mars

Curiosity's Computers Experience Warm Reset on Mars

Researchers say that rover operations were not impeded by the event

  • Space
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • October 6th, 2012
Curiosity Gets to Play with Its Scoop in the Sand for the First Time

Curiosity Gets to Play with Its Scoop in the Sand for the First Time

The Mars rover is making a stop and taking some samples of sand to test its equipment

President Obama Leaves His Mark on NASA's New Mars Rover

President Obama Leaves His Mark on NASA's New Mars Rover

His signature is inscribed on a plaque attached to the exploration robot

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 25th, 2012
Curiosity Studies Its First Martian Rock

Curiosity Studies Its First Martian Rock

Its robotic arm is thus far performing flawlessly

Curiosity Images Its Own Wheels

Curiosity Images Its Own Wheels

A robotic arm-mounted instrument snapped this photograph

Curiosity's Martian Tracks Spotted from Orbit

Curiosity's Martian Tracks Spotted from Orbit

American space agency uses MRO to keep tabs on its new rover

Curiosity Completes Its Longest Drive to Date

Curiosity Completes Its Longest Drive to Date

Mission controllers are very satisfied with its performances

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 28th, 2012
Curiosity Sends NASA Administrator’s Voice Back to Earth

Curiosity Sends NASA Administrator’s Voice Back to Earth

The message was received through the Deep Space Network

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 23rd, 2012
Curiosity Takes Its First Drive on Mars

Curiosity Takes Its First Drive on Mars

All system performances are within nominal parameters

Curiosity Will Perform Its First Drive Today

Curiosity Will Perform Its First Drive Today

This is the first time the robot will move in 17 days

 
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