Mars Science Laboratory
NASA/JPL · NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Mass
899 kgas of [1]Landed
August 6, 2012Landing Site
Bradbury Landing, Gale CraterOperational
~3,870 sols (active as of 2026-06)as of [1]RTG power decays ~5% per year but rover remains functionalLaunch
November 26, 2011
Landing
August 6, 2012
Bradbury Landing, Gale Crater
Status
Ongoing
~3,870 sols (active as of 2026-06)
| Agency | NASA/JPL |
| Operator | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
| Vehicle Type | Rover |
| Power System | Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (MMRTG) |
| Primary Contractor | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
| Instruments | 10 science instrumentsas of [1]Mastcam, ChemCam, MAHLI, APXS, CheMin, SAM, DAN, REMS, RAD, MARDI |
| Landing Site | Bradbury Landing, Gale Crater4.5895°S 137.4417°E |
| Distance Traveled | ~33 kmas of [1]Actively driving; figure grows with each drive |
Confirmed ancient habitable environment at Gale Crater — lake sediments billions of years old with all ingredients for life. Discovered complex organic molecules and seasonal methane fluctuations. Still driving as of 2026, ascending the foothills of Mount Sharp.
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