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Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity's geological investigations in Gale Crater (2012–present)

Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity's geological investigations in Gale Crater (2012–present)

  1. Gale Crater chosen as Curiosity’s landing site

    Labels: Gale Crater, Mount Sharp

  2. Curiosity lands at Bradbury Landing, Gale Crater

    Labels: Curiosity Rover, Bradbury Landing

  4. Ancient streambed evidence found at Hottah outcrop

    Labels: Hottah Outcrop

  5. First drill preparation test at John Klein target

    Labels: John Klein, Drill Checkout

  6. First full-depth rock drilling and sample collection

    Labels: John Klein, Rock Sample

  7. Second drilled sample confirms Yellowknife Bay findings

    Labels: Cumberland, Drill Sample

  8. Yellowknife Bay described as once-habitable lake environment

    Labels: Yellowknife Bay, Science Study

  9. Curiosity reaches the base of Mount Sharp

    Labels: Mount Sharp, Curiosity Rover

  10. Buckskin drill sample highlights silica-rich alteration

    Labels: Buckskin, Marias Pass

  11. First close-up study of active Bagnold Dunes begins

    Labels: Bagnold Dunes

  12. Ancient organics and repeating methane cycle reported

    Labels: SAM Instrument, Organic Molecules

  13. Drilling succeeds on Vera Rubin Ridge at Stoer

    Labels: Vera Rubin, Stoer

  15. Clay-bearing unit campaign documents long-lived water alteration

    Labels: Clay bearing

  16. Curiosity images and studies sulfate-bearing unit on Mount Sharp

    Labels: Sulfate bearing, Mount Sharp