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I found a clue to one of Mars’ many mysteries! There's strong evidence the planet had liquid water billions of years ago, suggesting a carbon-rich atmosphere. But where did it all go? My CheMin instrument found a mineral that may help answer that. go.nasa.gov/4cBvJS5

Hey, it's me! 👋 You can’t see it from the pic, but I'm headed toward a region full of really interesting rock formations, honeycomb shapes that are believed to be the result of ancient groundwater. Stay tuned!

After 4,447 sols of climbing, I grabbed this incredible view of Gale Crater from Mount Sharp, a 3-mile-tall (5-km-tall) mountain made of different layers of Martian history. That distant mountain range? That's actually the crater rim. Follow along: science.nasa.gov/mission/msl-cu…

Look who brought a piece of the U.S. to Mars! Yes, that's an American flag medallion on one of my mobility rocker arms! The logos for NASA, JPL, and my mission are on my other three rocker arms.

You know me as Curiosity, but my full name is “Mars Science Laboratory.” I'm a lab on wheels: Built to analyze rocks, study the atmosphere, and hunt for signs Mars once had habitable conditions. It’s dusty work, but someone’s gotta do it! Learn more: go.nasa.gov/3RKfcSm

I’ve been exploring Mars for more than 12 years – and it still surprises me with its beauty! For instance: These iridescent clouds drifting high in the Martian sky. Studying them provides insight into Mars' atmosphere – valuable info for future robotic and human missions.

The beginning of my mission… what a vibe. 🫶 This was my first full-color selfie, taken in October 2012. Engineers used this image to monitor my wheel wear and dust buildup after only a few months on Mars. Mount Sharp, which I’m still climbing today, was just on the horizon.

Some Monday motivation: I snapped this shot of my wheels as I drove over some prickly rocks this past weekend. These wheels have had a rough ride on Mars, but they’re still getting me where I need to go! No matter how rocky the road gets, let’s keep going.

What does it mean to dare mighty things on Mars? It means developing an entirely new landing system – complete with a robotic jetpack – to safely land on the Martian surface, since airbags weren't quite suitable for a rover of my size. Isn't innovation awesome?

Weekend plans? Oh, just cracking open the mysteries of Mars one rock at a time. How about you?

Some perspective: These hills have been here for billions of years, and the tracks I leave will fade over time. It’s humbling to know my time of exploration is just a brief moment in history on such an ancient planet.

Multitasking like a pro 🦾 I’ve spent the day taking MAHLI images and analyzing other targets while monitoring the environment around me, all before finishing up with a 30-meter (98-foot) drive.

These rib-like structures can be seen from orbit, but what are they? They may be boxwork: fractures that formed and were cemented by ancient groundwater. Understanding them could help us trace the history of water on Mars.

You know those eye charts at a doctor’s office? This is mine, but cooler and covered in Martian dust. I took this photo of my MAHLI calibration target to check my focus. What did I see? go.nasa.gov/3Fy2uDB