Friday, 5 August 2022

Curiosity's Dusty Selfie


Since August 2012, Curiosity has been exploring 3-mile-high Mt. Sharp in Gale Crater. The rover has climbed more than 2,000 feet (612 meters), reaching progressively younger rocks that serve as a record on how Mars has evolved from a wet, habitable planet to a cold desert environment. via NASA https://ift.tt/7nACYuF
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