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Where did NASA land the Curiosity rover on Mars?
Quick Answer
Curiosity landed in Gale Crater on Mars. It touched down on 6 August 2012.
The Full Story
Curiosity landed in Gale Crater, a large impact basin on Mars, on 6 August 2012. The rover has been studying layered rocks and signs of ancient environments that may once have supported microbial life. Gale Crater was selected because its central mound, Mount Sharp, preserves a long geologic record. Curiosity’s findings have shown that Mars once had conditions more suitable for water and chemistry than the dry planet seen today.
Key Facts
1.Landing date: 6 August 2012
2.Location: Gale Crater
3.Central target: Mount Sharp
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