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NASA JPL Mars Curiosity Rover

NASA JPL · Nuclear-Powered Mars Surface Science Rover · USA · Digital Age (2010–present)

NASA JPL Mars Curiosity Rover — Nuclear-Powered Mars Surface Science Rover
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Curiosity is a Mars rover that is exploring Gale crater and Mount Sharp on Mars as part of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission. Launched in 2011 and landed the following year, the car-sized rover continues to operate more than a decade after its original two-year mission.

Specifications

Category
Space
Sub-Category
Space Probe
Domain
Civil
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
NASA JPL
Operator
NASA
Primary Role
Nuclear-Powered Mars Surface Science Rover
Status
Active
Service Entry
2012
Propulsion
Electric
Engine
MMRTG nuclear RTG (110 W) driving electric wheel motors
Length (ft)
9.8
Wingspan (ft)
8.9
Empty Weight (lb)
1,982
MTOW (lb)
1,982
Max Speed (mph)
0.09