Gale Crater Collection

Gale Crater landscape, Mars C014 / 4934
Gale Crater landscape, as imaged by NASAs Curiosity rover on Mars. This rover, part of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission, landed here on 6 August 2012. The view looks south-south-west

Self-portrait of Curiosity rover in Gale Crater on the surface of Mars
On Sol 84 (Oct. 31, 2012), the Curiosity rover used the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) to capture the set of thumbnail images stitched together to create this full-color self-portrait

Gale Crater landscape, Mars C014 / 4935
Gale Crater landscape, as imaged by NASAs Curiosity rover on Mars. This rover, part of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission, landed here on 6 August 2012. The view looks south-south-west

Curiositys descent blast marks, Mars
Curiositys descent blast marks. These grey patches were caused by the rocket engines of the descent stage of NASAs Curiosity rover blasting the ground as it landed on Mars

NASAs Curiosity rover climbing to the summit of Mount Sharp, its ultimate destination. The floor of Gale Crater, its landing place, is five kilometres below

Illustration depicting part of Mars at the boundary between darkness and daylight
Digitally generated image depicting part of Mars at the boundary between darkness and daylight, with an area including Gale Crater, beginning to catch morning light. Northward is to the left

A light fog forms in a desiccated gully in Gale Crater, Mars. The craters 5km high central mound can be seen in the background

The sun rises over Gale Crater, Mars. This is one of the prospective landing sites for the Mars Science Laboratory rover

A lone astronaut drills into the regolith of Gale Crater with only a passing dust devil as company. The astronauts hab can be seen in the distance and is dwarfed by the craters 5km high central mound

Curiosity rover descending into Gale Crater on Mars
A telephoto view of Curiosity; NASAas most sophisticated Mars rover; descending into Gale Crater in August 2012. Curiosityas two year mission will look for signs of water activity

NASAs Curiosity rover samples a rock on the floor of Gale Crater

Futuristic concept of Gale Crater enclosed in a protective dome to create an ecosphere
Some time in the future, Gale Crater may be enclosed in a protective dome to create an Earth like ecosphere

Dark dunes march along the floor of Gale Crater, Mars
Dark dunes march along the floor of Gale Crater, resting on the lower reaches of the craters central mound

Artists concept showing a lake of liquid water around Gale Crater on Mars
Evidence returned from orbiting spacecraft suggests that Gale Crater may have hosted a lake of liquid water sometime during its history

Panoramic mosaic of Mars showing a site called Rocknest. The center of the scene, looking eastward from Rocknest, includes the Point Lake area

Curiosity debris on Mars, satellite image C014 / 4941
Curiosity debris on Mars. Colour-enhanced satellite image of impact marks (blue) caused by debris from the landing of NASAs Curiosity rover on Mars

Mars landscape, artwork C016 / 6322
Mars landscape. Artwork of a rocky landscape in the Gale Crater on Mars. This crater was caused by an asteroid impact millions of years ago

Curiosity rover on Mars, artwork C016 / 6380
Curiosity rover on Mars. Artwork of NASAs Curiosity rover in a rocky landscape in the Gale Crater on Mars. This crater was caused by an asteroid impact millions of years ago

Gale Crater landscape, Mars C014 / 4937
Gale Crater landscape, as imaged by NASAs Curiosity rover on Mars. This rover, part of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission, landed here on 6 August 2012

Martian pebbles, Curiosity rover image C014 / 4939
Martian pebbles, as imaged by NASAs Curiosity rover. This rover, part of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission, landed in the Gale Crater, Mars, on 6 August 2012

Mount Sharp rock formations, Mars C014 / 4936
Mount Sharp rock formations, as imaged by NASAs Curiosity rover on Mars. This rover, part of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission, landed in the Gale Crater on 6 August 2012

Curiosity rover on Mars, satellite image C014 / 4940
Curiosity rover on Mars. Colour-enhanced satellite image of NASAs Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars. This rover, part of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission

Curiosity rover in Gale Crater, Mars C014 / 4944
Curiosity rover in Gale Crater, Mars. The ellipse (blue) shows the target landing area, and the green dot shows where NASAs Curiosity rover landed on 6 August 2012

Curiosity rovers robotic arm, Mars
Curiosity rovers robotic arm. This is the turret of tools located at the end of NASAs Curiosity rovers robotic arm. The instrument at centre here is the Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer (APXS)

Curiosity rover on Mars, satellite image C014 / 4942
Curiosity rover on Mars. Colour-enhanced satellite image of NASAs Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars. This rover, part of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission

Mars Curiosity rover self-portrait C015 / 6514
Mars Curiosity rover self-portrait. Composite image of NASAs Curiosity rover at the Rocknest site on the surface of Mars, near the base of Mount Sharp (upper right)

Rocknest site, Mars, Curiosity images C015 / 6512
Rocknest site, Mars. Pair of images from the Mast Camera on NASAs Curiosity rover showing the Rocknest site on the Martian surface

Curiosity rover Martian soil analysis C015 / 6510
Curiosity rover Martian soil analysis. Results of the first X-ray diffraction analysis of Martian soil performed by the Chemistry and Mineralogy (CheMin) experiment on NASAs Curiosity rover

Et-Then rock, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6509
Et-Then rock. Close-up of a rock called Et-Then at the Rocknest site on the surface of Mars. Imaged by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on NASAs Curiosity Rover, during the missions 82nd sol

Rocknest site, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6506
Rocknest site, Mars. View of a wheel track mark from NASAs Curiosity rover in a ripple of windblown sand and dust at the Rocknest site on the surface of Mars

Rocknest site, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6505
Rocknest site, Mars. View of a patch of windblown sand and dust (right) on the surface of Mars, known as the Rocknest site

Martian soil, Curiosity image C015 / 6508
Martian soil. Image showing part of the small pit created in the Martian surface when NASAs Curiosity rover collected its second scoop of soil at a sandy patch called Rocknest

Curiosity rover collecting Martian soil C015 / 6507
Curiosity rover collecting Martian soil. View of a sample of Martian soil on the observation tray (round, upper right) of NASAs Curiosity rover

Gale Crater, Mars C013 / 8972
Gale Crater. View of the Martian surface as seen from space, showing the Gale Crater (upper centre). This crater was caused by an asteroid impact millions of years ago

Gale Crater, Mars C013 / 8971
Gale Crater. View of the Martian surface as seen from space, showing the Gale Crater (centre). This crater was caused by an asteroid impact millions of years ago

Gale Crater, Mars C013 / 7312
Gale Crater, Mars. This is the landing site for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission rover, Curiosity. Gale Crater is 154km in diameter

Mars Science Laboratory landing site C013 / 7309
Target landing site for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission rover, Curiosity. The target is within Gale Crater, near the foor of Mount Sharp

Marss Gale Crater from space
NASAs next Mars rover, the Curiosity Rover, will land at the foot of a layered mountain inside the planets Gale Crater, caused by an asteroid impact millions of years ago

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"Gale Crater: A Martian Landscape of Wonders" In the vast expanse of Mars, lies a captivating sight known as Gale Crater. With its rugged terrain and breathtaking vistas, this crater has become a focal point for exploration and discovery. The Curiosity rover, an intrepid explorer from Earth, has been tirelessly documenting the wonders that unfold within this otherworldly realm. As it traverses through the barren landscape on Mars, Curiosity captures stunning self-portraits against the backdrop of C014 / 4934 and C014 / 4935. These images showcase the stark beauty and desolate charm that define this unique corner of our neighboring planet. Evidence of Curiosity's presence can be seen in the blast marks left behind during its descent into Gale Crater. This testament to human ingenuity reminds us of our relentless pursuit to unravel the mysteries hidden within these celestial bodies. Scaling new heights is no challenge for NASA's tenacious rover as it embarks on a daring climb towards Mount Sharp's summit within Gale Crater. This ambitious endeavor promises to reveal invaluable insights into Mars' geological history and evolution. At dawn, when darkness reluctantly gives way to daylight at Gale Crater's boundary, an ethereal illustration emerges - showcasing both hope and uncertainty in equal measure. It serves as a poignant reminder that even on distant worlds like Mars, life teeters at the precipice between light and dark. Occasionally shrouded in a delicate misty veil, gullies within Gale Crater come alive with ephemeral fog – offering glimpses into an ever-changing Martian climate that continues to intrigue scientists back on Earth. With each sunrise over Gale Crater comes renewed anticipation for what lies ahead. As rays from our own star illuminate this alien landscape, they cast shadows upon ancient rocks while kindling curiosity about their origins and composition. A lone astronaut drills deep into regolith – seeking answers buried beneath the surface of Gale Crater.