California Institute of Technology
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Curiosity

First Steps for Curiosity

The Mars rover named Curiosity is taking shape. Engineers have installed its wheels and its remote sensing mast, which holds up the rover’s set of cameras, forming its neck and head. On July 23, Curiosity took its first steps, slowly rolling across the floor at JPL. Watch a video of Curiosity’s first test drive.