NASA's Curiosity Rover May Be Nearing a Gap in Mars's Rock Record

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NASA's Curiosity rover spent the week of July 24, 2026, continuing its ascent up Mount Sharp on Mars. The rover has been systematically studying the mountain's sedimentary rock layers, which serve as a record of Martian geological history. Scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory noted that Curiosity has reached a layer of particular scientific interest. Deputy Project Scientist Abigail Fraeman indicated the rover may be approaching what could be a significant break in the planet's preserved rock record.

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