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Mars rover finds evidence of ancient stream
NASA’s Curiosity rover, on Mars since August 6, has discovered gravel once carried by the waters of an ancient stream that “ran vigorously” through the area, the US space agency said Thursday. Scientists had previously found other evidence of the one-time presence of water on the Red Planet, but this…
Mars rover to launch first rock study
WASHINGTON — NASA’s Curiosity Rover will study its first martial rock Friday, more than a month after landing on the Red Planet, mission officials said. Mars Science Laboratory project scientist John Grotzinger said the rover drove for another 100 feet (30 meters) last night, for a total travel distance of…
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