Historic Imaging
's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured the first image of rover mid-drive, showcasing its journey across the as a dark speck against a long trail of tracks.
The image, taken on February 28, 2025, uses camera technology, highlighting Curiosity's progression towards a steep slope and its next science destination.
Mission Progress and Future Goals
Curiosity's tracks, expected to last for months, mark the rover's path from the Gediz Vallis channel to potential boxwork formations, possibly shaped by ancient groundwater.
The rover's journey is meticulously planned by NASA's , with its next science stop anticipated within a month, depending on terrain and navigation challenges.