Curiosity Rover
Coverage of Curiosity Rover in the Nexus archive.
- NASA rover takes a closer look at organic carbon on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover detected organic carbon in Martian mudstone, which could indicate past life. The carbon was found in two rocks named Cheyava Falls and Walhalla Glades, with findings suggesting Mars may have had widespread habitability billions of years ago.
- Signs of ancient life might be hiding in Martian mudstones
Scientists discovered organic carbon in Martian mudstones from an ancient lakebed using data from the Perseverance rover. The findings, published in Science Advances, suggest Mars may have once supported life and indicate widespread habitability billions of years ago.
- How JPL keeps the 13-year-old Curiosity rover doing science
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory maintains the 13-year-old Curiosity rover on Mars, enabling it to continue conducting scientific research. The article highlights strategies used to keep the rover operational and productive.
- NASA declares its Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence
NASA has declared the Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence, ending its over-decade mission to study Mars' atmosphere. The spacecraft, which relayed data for rovers like Curiosity and Perseverance, will remain in orbit for 50-100 years before crashing into Mars.
- NASA’s Curiosity Rover Got Its Drill Stuck on a Rock. Here’s How They Freed It
NASA's Curiosity Rover encountered a situation where its drill got stuck on a rock, taking nearly a week to resolve. This is the first time NASA has faced a situation like this. The rover was eventually freed.
- NASA’s Curiosity rover accidentally pulled a rock out of Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover accidentally pulled a rock out of Mars after drilling into it. The rock, nicknamed 'Atacama', got stuck to the rover's drill and engineers tried to free it over several days. The incident was captured by cameras on the Red Planet.
- NASA's Curiosity rover gets its drill stuck, recordings from the Arctic seafloor and more science stories
NASA's Curiosity rover encountered an issue with its drill, and there are also recordings from the Arctic seafloor. The Curiosity rover is a significant part of NASA's Mars exploration program. These developments highlight ongoing efforts in space and earth sciences.
- A 29-pound Mars rock held NASA's Curiosity rover hostage for 6 days
NASA's Curiosity rover was stuck on a 29-pound Mars rock for 6 days. The rover's drill got stuck in the flat rock. The incident occurred on Mars and involved NASA's Curiosity rover.
- Here's what 6 years of driving on Mars did to the wheels on NASA's Curiosity rover (video)
NASA's Curiosity rover has been driving on Mars for 6 years, resulting in significant damage to its wheels. The wheels have deep gouges and cracks in their metal surfaces. This damage is a result of the harsh Martian environment and terrain.
- Mars rover hits rocky snag with power tool
NASA's Curiosity Rover encountered a problem when a rock got stuck to its drill after sampling a Martian rock called Atacama. The team used remote-controlled maneuvers to free the tool. The incident is similar to everyday DIY experiences with power tools.
- Why does NASA's Curiosity rover have a 'lucky penny' on Mars? | Space photo of the day for May 6, 2026
NASA's Curiosity rover has a 'lucky penny' on Mars, which is covered in Mars dust. The penny is shown in a close-up photo. It is a unique item on the Martian surface.
- NASA Curiosity rover finds mysterious life linked molecules on mars
NASA's Curiosity rover detected diverse organic molecules on Mars, including compounds linked to life's chemistry. Some molecules, preserved in ancient clay-rich rocks, may resemble DNA building blocks, suggesting Mars could have once supported biological processes.
- NASA's Curiosity Rover found promising organic chemicals on Mars
NASA's Curiosity Rover detected organic chemicals on Mars, suggesting potential for past life. The discovery marks a significant step in understanding Mars' habitability.
- ‘Is it life? We can’t tell’: Nasa’s Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover detected organic molecules on Mars, including five never previously observed, which could be building blocks for life. The discovery in a 3.5-billion-year-old dried lakebed suggests potential ancient life, though the origin remains unclear.
- NASA's Curiosity rover finds building blocks of life on Mars. Scientists aren't sure how they got there
NASA's Curiosity rover discovered carbon compounds associated with life on Mars using its Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instruments. Scientists remain uncertain about the origin of these building blocks of life.
- Life on Mars: NASA's Curiosity Rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds on the Red Planet
NASA's Curiosity Rover has detected previously unseen organic compounds on Mars, raising new questions about the planet's potential for past or present life. This discovery marks a significant advancement in understanding Mars' chemical complexity.