Robot Dictionary. Rovers
Fig. Curiosity

Curiosity

n., rover.

NASA JPL, United States, 2012. The car-sized nuclear laboratory still climbing Mount Sharp after a decade. In production.

Curiosity's sky-crane landing in 2012 was the most audacious arrival in spaceflight, and the car-sized laboratory has climbed Mount Sharp ever since, proving ancient Mars was habitable.

Mass
approx. 899 kg
Distance
over 30 km
Power
radioisotope generator

See also Sojourner, Spirit.

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