Tag: Curiosity’s

04 OCT

NASA activated Curiosity’s second ‘brain’ after it misbehaved

Tired? Sluggish? Wouldn’t it be great if you could just switch your brain to a better functioning version? Well, that’s a privilege you can enjoy if you’re the Mars Curiosity rover. NASA’s intrepid explorer has been subject to a few technical problems over the last two weeks, which means it’s been struggling to send its […]

25 MAR

Surprises on Mars have lead to unexpectedly severe damage to Curiosity’s wheels

Reuters/NASA/JPL MARCH 24, 2017 —It’s not easy off-roading on an alien planet. Harsh conditions abound, and you can’t call AAA if you get a flat. NASA’s car-sized Curiosity rover continues to experience exactly these challenges. A routine inspection on March 19 uncovered two breaks in the raised ribs that reinforce the left-middle wheel’s delicate skin, […]