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NASA's Curiosity Mars rover turns to avoid dangerous 'gator-back' rocks (photos)
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover unexpectedly changed its course up Mount Sharp to avoid hazardous "gator-back" terrain.

Curiosity rover snaps close-up of tiny 'mineral flower' on Mars
By Harry Baker published
A new image taken by the Curiosity rover reveals a tiny, flower-like mineral deposit less than half an inch wide on the Martian surface.

NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars is watching the clouds drift by and they're beautiful
By Elizabeth Howell published
The clouds were so faint that NASA employed special imaging techniques to spot them.

Rugged Mars has taken big bites out of the Curiosity rover's wheels (photos)
By Mike Wall published
NASA's Curiosity rover has left plenty of marks on Mars over the past nine-plus years, and the Red Planet is returning the favor.

Weather On Mars Surprisingly Warm, Curiosity Rover Finds
By Space.com Staff last updated
Daytime temperatures have climbed above freezing during more than half of Curiosity's days on Mars.

Possible sign of Mars life? Curiosity rover finds 'tantalizing' Red Planet organics
By Mike Wall published
NASA's Curiosity rover has found some interesting organic compounds that may be signs of ancient Mars life, but much more work is needed to vet that hypothesis.

NASA's Mars Curiosity rover shares new panoramic view of Red Planet
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA's Curiosity rover snapped a stunning new selfie surrounded by expansive, rocky terrain on Mars.

NASA's Curiosity rover shares spectacular views of Mars
By Chelsea Gohd published
New images snapped by NASA's Curiosity rover showcase the stunning, expansive landscape of Mars.
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