Mars Curiosity Rover’s “Snake-Like” Exploration Reveals Ancient Rivers and Potential Ancient Life
Pasadena, California – NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover is set to explore a rocky ridge that scientists believe was once shaped by a meandering river, providing valuable insights into the Red Planet’s ancient past. The Curiosity rover recently reached the upper area of the Gediz Vallis ridge, a snake-like path reminiscent of river channels on Earth. This presented NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab team with a decision: continue along Gediz Vallis in search of a crossing point …