Mystery object delays Curiosity rover’s soil scooping
A mysterious bright object lying on the Martian surface has delayed the Curiosity rover’s soil sampling activities until mission control…
Curiosity zaps first Martian rock
The rover Curiosity has zapped a fist-sized Martian rock with its laser, producing a cloud of ionized plasma that will…
First 3-D images from Curiosity
On its first Martian day, the rover has been self-checking its health and so far all activities appear to be…
Orbiter captures Curiosity’s descent
The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has transmitted to Earth an astounding picture of the rover Curiosity as it descends by parachute…
Live! Curiosity: countdown to Mars landing
Curiosity Transmitting… The first thumbnail pics have been transmitted from its low-res hazcams. The rover’s shadow can be seen in…