By Aazam
On its journey to a victorious landing in the Gale Crater's "sulfate-bearing unit," NASA's Curiosity rover has faced several challenges
This amazing location is rich in salty minerals and a gold mine for researchers looking into the origins of water on Mars
In a statement released on Wednesday, NASA called the sulfate-bearing zone a "long-sought location" and "unique
Researchers have been anticipating an up-close look since NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft surveyed the area before Curiosity arrived in Gale Crater in 2012
In order to learn more about the chemistry and content of a fascinating rock called "Canaima," the rover recently bore through it
As a mobile research lab, Curiosity is analyzing the rock sample is collected using tools that are already on board
Since Curiosity's sibling rover Perseverance found organic matter in Jezero Crater, Mars' organic matter has been a hot topic
Scientists are using Curiosity to investigate the salty minerals' origins, which may have come from dried-up streams and ponds billions of years ago
Elena Amador-French, the coordinator of science operations for the Curiosity rover, mentioned feeling in awe of the scenery.