**Excerpt:**
NASA’s Curiosity rover, a tireless explorer of Mars since 2012, continues to unveil the Red Planet’s secrets. On March 18, 2025, during its 4,484th Martian day, Curiosity captured a stunning view from the foothills of Mount Sharp, a 3.4-mile-high mountain in Gale Crater. This breathtaking image reveals Mars’ ancient, watery past, with ripple formations and sulphate minerals hinting at a time when the planet was warm, wet, and potentially habitable. As Curiosity climbs Mount Sharp, it explores layered formations and “boxworks,” web-like mineral structures that could further illuminate Mars’ geological history. Alongside its sibling rover, Perseverance, Curiosity is reshaping our understanding of Mars, bringing us closer to answering the profound question: Are we alone? Each discovery reminds us of humanity’s enduring curiosity and the mysteries waiting to be uncovered on another world.
