Scientists want to send a roly-poly robot filled with ‘dandelion drones’ to investigate hidden tunnels on Mars
Engineers are increasingly turning to the concept of "biomimicry" for the next generation of Mars robots.
Tag: Curiosity
What should you do if you meet an alien? Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a scientific perspective in ‘Take Me To Your Leader’ (interview)
In a world easily startled by sensationalism, Tyson offers a cool, gentle voice of reason amid the unchecked fascination with ...
A 29-pound Mars rock held NASA’s Curiosity rover hostage for 6 days
The rock is nicknamed "Atacama."
Here’s what 6 years of driving on Mars did to the wheels on NASA’s Curiosity rover (video)
A new video released by NASA/JPL documents six years of Curiosity rover's wheels while driving on Mars.
Why does NASA’s Curiosity rover have a ‘lucky penny’ on Mars? | Space photo of the day for May 6, 2026
Providing good luck to the first Martian to find it.
NASA’s Curiosity and Perseverance rovers capture sweeping Mars panoramas (video)
New panoramic views from NASA's Curiosity and Perseverance rovers reveal dramatically different Martian terrains shaped by ancient water and billions ...
Curiosity Begins Drill Campaign at Atacama Site Targeting Mount Sharp Layered Sulfate Bedrock
Los Angeles, CA (SPX) Apr 29, 2026 NASA's Curiosity rover has launched a new drill campaign at a site called ...
Curiosity And Perseverance Rovers Reveal Opposite Ends Of Mars Ancient Past
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 27, 2026 NASA's two active Mars rovers have each assembled sweeping 360-degree panoramas from opposite ...
From Apollo to alien worlds: 4 ‘firsts’ you can spot in the night sky tonight
From the first photographer star to the discovery of alien worlds, these night sky targets mark some of astronomy's greatest ...
NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-13 Assignments for Space Station Mission
As part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission, four crew members from three space agencies will launch no earlier than mid-September ...