Curiosity Rover Reaches Mars Ridge, Uncovering Water's Debris Pileup

NASA's Curiosity rover has successfully reached a ridge on Mars that preserves evidence of one of the planet's last wet periods. The ridge was formed by powerful debris flows that carried mud and boulders down the side of a mountain. Curiosity's previous attempts were hindered by challenging terrain, but it has now captured a 360-degree panoramic mosaic of the formation. The rover will study the rocks transported from higher up on Mount Sharp, providing insights into the planet's geological history. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Curiosity's mission to explore Mars.