Curiosity (Mars Rover)

space · robots · Mars

Big launch. Curiosity blasted off from Earth in 2011 and landed safely on Mars the next year.

Car-sized explorer. This rover is about as big as a small car, rolling across the Martian surface on six sturdy wheels.

Mountain climber. It explores Gale crater and a giant mound called Mount Sharp, studying rocks and dirt.

Still going strong. Curiosity was only meant to work for two years, but it's been busy for more than ten!