Curiosity Mars rover inspects cracked wheel | Space photo of the day for July 24, 2026
This article provides a summary of the Curiosity rover's wheel damage, noting that the rover has traveled over 20 miles since 2012. It highlights that despite visible cracks, NASA officials maintain the rover is still performing well.
Why it matters
It serves as a status update on a long-running, high-cost scientific mission that continues to yield data from Mars.
Key takeaways Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has experienced significant wear and tear on its wheels during its 14-year mission exploring the Red Planet. Curiosity has traveled over 20 miles across Mars' rocky terrain since landing in Gale Crater in 2012, with new images showing the damage sustained by its wheels. Despite holes and cracks in its wheels, NASA and JPL have stated that Curiosity's wheels are "holding up well" despite the harsh conditions on Mars. See more When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.
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