A chapter of the layered geological history of Mars is laid bare in this postcard from NASAs Curiosity rover. The image shows the base of Mount Sharp, the rovers eventual science destination.
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  • A chapter of the layered geological history of Mars is laid bare in this postcard from NASA’s Curiosity rover. The image shows the base of Mount Sharp, the rover’s eventual science destination.

NASA has released new photos from the Curiosity mission on Mars and announced that a human voice has been heard on the surface of the planet.

Rapper Will.i.am is also broadcasting from Mars.

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