NASA’s Curiosity Celebrates 13 Years on Mars with New Skills

NASA's Curiosity rover, after 13 years on Mars, has been upgraded with increased autonomy and multitasking capabilities to maximize its scientific output, especially as its power source decays over time. The rover is exploring ancient water-formed formations on Mount Sharp to study Mars' past habitability, while engineers optimize its operations to extend its mission life, including task consolidation and autonomous napping. Despite mechanical wear, Curiosity continues to perform valuable scientific investigations, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in the harsh Martian environment.