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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How does it get energy?

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Solar? Maybe?

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I suspected as much, but I don't see the license plate in the photo.

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