NASA's Curiosity Rover Marks 14 Years on Mars Surface

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NASA's Curiosity rover celebrated its 14th landing anniversary on Mars during the week of August 7, 2026. The milestone was noted by the Curiosity science team on Earth, including planetary mineralogist Susanne P. Schwenzer of The Open University, UK. The rover has been operating on the Martian surface since its dramatic landing in August 2012. The team reflected on the mission's longevity as Curiosity continued its scientific work during sols 4975 to 4981. The anniversary marks over a decade of continuous exploration and data collection on Mars.

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