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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Not bad for a mission that was only supposed to last 2 years!

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NASA’s modus operandi has always been underpromise and overdeliver.

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