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By providing the most accurate reading of atmospheric Argon to date

Curiosity is carrying a peculiar calibration target, a 1909 Lincoln penny

Mars' landscape may have been heavily shaped by these supervolcanoes

NASA scientists have been unable to find any trace of methane in the Martian atmosphere

The rover will spend a couple of days analyzing the Darwin rock formation

The rover is now navigating some areas autonomously

The rover captured a lunar eclipse earlier this month

The rover was left to fend for herself over an area that had not been scouted ahead

She's also doing science, analyzing samples on the go

The SAM chemistry lab aboard the rover is controlled by an Ubuntu operating system

There are only a few hours left before the event starts

The rover's SAM instrument can vibrate at different pitches, creating sound

The rover is making good progress towards its main destination, Mount Sharp

The rover drove 41 meters (135 feet), as much as in the first two drives combined

It will, however, search for signs of life in Mars' past

The Mars rover has made the first steps in its long journey

NASA put together a gorgeous panorama which you can explore at your leisure