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Curiosity Mars rover's wheels are more battered than ever — but they still work
By Stefanie Waldek published
The latest photo of Curiosity's wheels shows new — but not debilitating — damage.
Weird striped rock 'unlike any seen on Mars' found by Perseverance rover. Here's why NASA's excited
By Keith Cooper published
While climbing a crater rim, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover spotted a curious striped rock that may have rolled from farther uphill, hinting at treasures the robotic explorer has yet to find.
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is enroute to conduct 1st crater rim study at 'Dox Castle'
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover will soon arrive at its first stop during its arduous trek to the western edge of Jezero Crater.
Europe's Mars 'fetch rover' nails sample pick-up test in the field (video)
By Tereza Pultarova published
Europe's Mars Sample Fetch Rover showcased its sample-picking skills in field tests for the first time this month.
NASA's Perseverance rover begins ambitious ascent up a Mars crater rim
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has started off on its most ambitious ascent yet to the rim of Jezero Crater.
How NASA's Curiosity rover changed Mars landings forever (photos)
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
A look back at how NASA nailed the landing of its Curiosity Mars rover in August 2012, and what that success meant for Red Planet exploration.
Perseverance rover's Mars samples must be brought back to Earth, scientists stress
By Keith Cooper published
Sedimentary deposits sampled by the Perseverance rover could contain evidence of past Martian life.
Perseverance Mars rover begins 820-foot climb up 'Witch Hazel Hill'
By Rahul Rao published
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is about to begin the next leg of its epic Red Planet journey, and its final destination is likely to be the robotic rover's most spectacular sightseeing spot yet.
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