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NASA’s Curiosity Looks Back After Reaching Elevation Milestone
Publication: NASA
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Source published: 07/10/2026, 17:00:47 UTC
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Briefings
NASA's Curiosity rover captured a panoramic view of Gale Crater's floor on September 5, 2026, marking the 5,006th Martian day. The image shows the rover's right front wheel trench and a sand ridge with visible geologic layering, which will help scientists determine the feature's formation. Nine days prior, on August 26, Curiosity reached 1 kilometer above the crater floor, a milestone achieved while climbing Mount Sharp. The Mast Camera took 95 individual images, adjusted for Earth-like lighting conditions.
Key points
- On September 5, 2026, Curiosity captured a panoramic view of Gale Crater's floor, marking the 5,006th Martian day with visible geologic layering in a sand ridge.
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The image is a single panorama composed of 95 individual Mast Camera shots; specific details about the ridge's composition or the trench's exact dimensions are not provided.
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