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NASA Picture of the Day shows Curiosity selfie at Vera Rubin Ridge

Original: # APOD : 2026 October 3 – # Selfie at # VeraRubinRidge - # NASA # Science # Astronomy # Picture of the Day https:// scie

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for 3 October 2026 features a self-portrait of the Curiosity rover taken at Vera Rubin Ridge on Mars. The image is being shared and discussed by space enthusiasts, who are highlighting the rover's ongoing exploration of the Martian surface and the striking quality of the photograph.

Why now: Space fans regularly share NASA's daily astronomy images, and a rover selfie from Mars draws attention to Curiosity's mission.

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• # APOD : 2026 October 3 – # Selfie at # VeraRubinRidge - # NASA # Science # Astronomy # Picture of the Day https:// science.nasa.gov/image-article /apod-2026-october-3-selfie-at-vera-rubin-ridge/ # Curiosity # Mars · mkwadee@mastodon.org.uk · 3

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