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Curiosity Mars Rover
NASA's Curiosity rover has been exploring Gale Crater since August 2012 (Sol 4725 as of November 2025). The rover recently drilled its 44th hole on Mars and began its fifth extended mission in October 2025, which will last until 2028. Curiosity continues to study the "boxwork unit" and ancient Martian habitability.
Mission Objectives
- Determine whether Mars ever had conditions suitable for life
- Study the role of water in Mars' history
- Characterize Martian climate and geology
- Prepare for human exploration of Mars
- Investigate Mount Sharp's layered sediments