Mars Science Laboratory.
The Curiosity rover investigates whether ancient environments in Gale crater could have supported microbial life. Its laboratory instruments analyze rocks, soil, and the atmosphere.
Historical reference; mission status is a dated editorial snapshot.
Robotic exploration2011Mars
- Agency
- NASA / JPL
- Launch vehicle
- Atlas V 541
- Destination
- Mars
- Country
- United States
- Launch date, UTC
- Nov 26, 2011, 3:02 PM UTC
- Crew
- Uncrewed
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