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NASA's Curiosity rover marks 5,000 days on Mars
Original: NASA’s Curiosity rover just hit 5,000 days on Mars and sent back this stunning view
NASA's Curiosity rover has reached 5,000 Martian days of operations on the red planet, a milestone marked by the release of a striking new panoramic view from the rover's location. The longevity of the mission, originally designed to last about two years, continues to impress scientists and space enthusiasts as Curiosity keeps returning valuable data and imagery from Gale Crater.
Why now: A round-number milestone for a long-running planetary mission, accompanied by new imagery, is drawing widespread public and media attention.
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- NASA’s Curiosity rover just hit 5,000 days on Mars and sent back this stunning view · sciencedaily.com
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