Curiosity Rover Celebrates 13 Years on Mars | JQJO

NASA's Curiosity rover celebrates 13 years on Mars. Initially a two-year mission, it continues operating thanks to careful power management and software updates. To extend its lifespan, the team optimizes energy use, consolidates tasks, and implemented algorithms to reduce wear on the rover's wheels. Curiosity's discoveries include organic molecules, high methane levels, and evidence of ancient megafloods, fueling the search for past Martian life.