Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Curiosity: Wheels on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 3, 2013 is “Curiosity: Wheels on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS , MAHLI. The original explanation runs about 132 words.

Curiosity: Wheels on Mars
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS , MAHLI Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Could life ever have existed on Mars? To help find out, humanity landed the Curiosity rover on Mars last August.”

— APOD editors, June 3, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 3, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS , MAHLI
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 132 words

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