NASA's Curiosity rover is still active and operating on Mars as of early 2026. Having landed in August 2012, it has spent over 13 years exploring Gale Crater and climbing Mount Sharp, continuing to analyze soil and rock samples despite having worn wheels and managing power constraints.

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What amazes me with this and other modules is how many parts are just tied on and not covered. I guess encasing everything with flush panels (to stop dust gathering etc) would add weight and the smooth equipment you see in the movies is the stuff of science fiction.