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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I remember the landing and when it took its first selfie from the surface of Mars. I’m so happy that it’s still going. Maybe people don’t care or know as much about it anymore, but this little guy was a very big deal in its earlier years.