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‘Wild New Wonders’ On Mars As NASA Investigates ‘Dragon Scale’ Rocks

‘Wild New Wonders’ On Mars As NASA Investigates ‘Dragon Scale’ Rocks

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

“Sawblade” is the name given to the blocks with wavy textures in this image of Mars from NASA’s … [+] Curiosity rover. ...

How NASA’s Twin Rovers Changed Mars Science – NASA Mars Exploration

How NASA’s Twin Rovers Changed Mars Science – NASA Mars Exploration

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

This month marks the 20th anniversary of Spirit and Opportunity’s landing on Mars, part of a mission whose legacy will extend far ...

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captures a Martian Day, From Dawn to Dusk – NASA Mars Exploration

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captures a Martian Day, From Dawn to Dusk – NASA Mars Exploration

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

Videos from the rover show its shadow moving across the Martian surface during a 12-hour sequence while Curiosity remained parked. When NASA’s ...

See a Rover’s Day on Mars in 10 Seconds

See a Rover’s Day on Mars in 10 Seconds

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

What were you doing on November 8, 2023? I couldn’t say for myself, but I can tell you what NASA’s Curiosity rover ...

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Clocks 4,000 Days on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Clocks 4,000 Days on Mars

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

After 4,000 days on Mars, NASA’s Curiosity rover continues to explore the ancient climate of the Red Planet, recently drilling its 39th ...

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Clocks 4,000 Days on Mars – NASA Mars Exploration

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Clocks 4,000 Days on Mars – NASA Mars Exploration

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

The mission team is making sure the robotic scientist, now in its fourth extended mission, is staying strong, despite wear and tear ...