SpaceTime

Exploration

Home/Exploration

NASA's Curiosity Rover Marks 5,000 Martian Days, Defying Expectations and Climbing New Heights

The rover, designed for a 700-sol mission, has spent over 5,000 sols on Mars, recently surpassing 1 kilometer in elevation gain from its landing site in Gale Crater.

Sep 9, 20260 views

Space Technology Science

NASA's Mars Program Takes to the Skies: Helicopters to Lead Next Era of Exploration

With no new landers or rovers on the horizon, the agency bets on aerial drones and nuclear-electric propulsion for future Mars missions.

Sep 1, 20262 views

Cookie Preferences

We use cookies to analyze traffic and improve your experience. Select which types you allow. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Necessary

Required for the site to function.

Analytics

Help us understand how visitors use the site.

Marketing

Used to measure ad performance (currently unused).