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Where is Curiosity?
After its successful launch on Nov. 26, 2011, the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover is in its Cruise Phase on its way to Mars! The trip from Earth to Mars will take about 36 weeks (254 days).
Cruise ends when the spacecraft is 45 days from entry into the Martian atmosphere, when the Approach Phase begins. Follow Curiosity on her journey, through these simulated views, which are updated daily. Click on an image to view a larger version. Images generated by the Solar System Simulator
Launch: Landing:  Curiosity Heads to Mars The Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft separates from the upper stage of its Atlas V launch vehicle and heads on its way to Mars. › Watch Video  Curiosity's Launch This video shows the launch of the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover on Nov. 26, 2011, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station aboard an Atlas V rocket. › Watch Video  Next Mars Rover to Land at Gale Crater NASA's next Mars rover will land at the foot of a layered mountain inside the planet’s Gale Crater. › Read More |
