The Mars rover celebrated a decade on the Red Planet. The poster print was released to encourage readers to stay curious.
Ten years ago today, a jetpack lowered NASA's Curiosity rover onto the Red Planet, beginning the SUV-size explorer's pursuit of evidence that, billions of years ago, Mars had the conditions needed to support microscopic life.
Since landing, the rover has traveled over 18 miles and climbed 2,050 feet high. The support team is made up of hundreds of dedicated engineers.
Fans of the robot sounded off online in response to the poster release.
"I can't believe it's been a decade already," one person said. It goes too fast.
NASA extended its mission for three years back in April, so there's no need to worry that the rover won't explore the Red Planet. A sign of ancient life can be seen in the organic carbon on the planet.
New friends will be on Mars soon enough. NASA said last month that it was sending two Ingenuity-class choppers.
Between the Perseverance rover and future missions on Mars, humanity will learn more about the landscape for years to come.
China has launched a "reusable test" space craft.
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