Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)

The Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) is a NASA mission launched in 2011 to explore Mars using a sophisticated rover named Curiosity. Designed to investigate the planet's geology, climate, and potential habitability, Curiosity can analyze samples, take high-resolution photos, and conduct experiments to assess whether Mars ever had environments capable of supporting microbial life. The mission aims to understand Mars’ past conditions and assess its suitability for future human exploration. Equipped with advanced scientific instruments, MSL provides valuable data about the planet’s surface, weather, and history, helping scientists learn more about Mars and the possibility of life beyond Earth.