Curiosity Rover's Next Mars Adventure: Mount Sharp

NASA's Curiosity rover is about to enter a new phase of her life on Mars. After spending six months parked in the same area, the rover will soon embark on the 5-mile journey to Mount Sharp

Since landing on the Red Planet in August, Curiosity has explored a "candy store" of terrain and even confirmed Mars was once suitable for life. So, why leave an area that has proven so rich in resources? Because Curiosity's biggest discovery may still be waiting

While NASA scientists admit there's an urge to "keep driving," there's a bigger element of exploration at hand. For humans, Mount Sharp is a defining Martian landmark. Rising 3.4 miles above the floor of the Gale Crater, it's taller than any mountain in the 48 contiguous states of the United States. However, more than that, Mount Sharp contains the answer key to the planet's puzzling history. It is the mission's main science destination Read more...

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