This picture alone illustrates the challenge NASA has as it slowly moves the Curiosity rover across Mars to its mountainous destination. You can see rocks surrounding the rover on Sol 713 (on Aug. 8), which is a challenge because of the ongoing wear and tear on Curiosity’s aluminum wheels. In mid-July, Curiosity crossed one of … Continue reading "Pictures: Punishing Mars Plateau For Curiosity Rover And Damaged Wheels"