Curiosity Rover
Status: Active
· Launch: November 26, 2011 · Arrived: August 6, 2012
Car-sized rover that confirmed Mars was once habitable, detected organic molecules, and measured radiation doses for future human missions. Still driving after 13+ years.
Key Achievements
Confirmed Mars was once habitable
Detected complex organic molecules
Measured radiation levels critical for human planning
1.8 mSv/day in transit, 0.67 mSv/day on surface
Detected complex organic molecules
Measured radiation levels critical for human planning
1.8 mSv/day in transit, 0.67 mSv/day on surface