Mind-blowing pics from surface of Mars taken by Curiosity – as Nasa celebrates rover’s 8th anniversary on Red - The Sun

NASA'S Curiosity Mars rover celebrated its eighth anniversary on the Red Planet this week.

Curiosity's mission is to find out whether the planet ever was, or is, habitable to microbial life.

During its eight years (and counting) on Mars, Curiosity has photographed hills and craters that once flowed with Martian rivers and lakes.

In other news, Nasa launched its latest Mars rover on a seven-month journey to the Red Planet last week.

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