NASA's Curiosity rover embarks on a journey to unearth secrets of Mars’ ancient water, exploring new terrains that hint at prolonged liquid water presence.
Curiosity explores a region possibly holding keys to Mars’ watery past, seeking insights into the disappearance of liquid water.
Investigating the snake-like Gediz Vallis channel, Curiosity seeks evidence of ancient rivers, challenging previous notions of Mars’ aridity.
Since 2014, Curiosity ascends Mount Sharp’s foothills, analyzing Martian climate changes and water’s historical presence.
Curiosity finds transitions from clay-rich layers to sulfate-enriched strata, marking evaporative water histories on Mars.
Discoveries in Gediz Vallis could redefine Mount Sharp’s geological timeline, unveiling the mountain’s water-eroded past.
Erosion uncovers Mount Sharp’s layers, revealing the process that shaped the Gediz Vallis channel’s formation.
Evidence of water-formed channels and debris suggests a significant reappearance of water on Mars, post long arid intervals.
Curiosity’s ascent reveals surprising patterns of water presence, showing cyclical wet and dry phases instead of a gradual desertification.
Through 360-degree panoramas, Curiosity captures the essence of the Gediz Vallis channel, offering close-up views of Martian geology.