Photo Essay: Curiosity’s Mission to Mars
Key moments in the rover’s journey from NASA’s JPL to the surface of the red planet.
Curiosity’s wheel suspension system was tested using a simple ramp in 2010. Successfully navigating Mars’ rocky terrain will be critical if it is to cover as much ground as possible during its time on the red planet.

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