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NASA Curiosity Mars Rover Freed Itself After Getting Stuck in Rock

May 7, 2026
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NASA Curiosity Mars Rover Freed Itself After Getting Stuck in Rock

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On April 25, NASA's Curiosity Mars rover became lodged in a 28-pound rock named Atacama while drilling. Due to communication delays, engineers spent five days remotely manipulating the vehicle to rotate and vibrate the drill. The rover successfully dislodged the rock on May 1, marking the first instance of a rock remaining attached to the drill sleeve during operation.

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