On this day - 27 September
Historical items of interest as featured in the papers of the day.
Mars Curiosity Rover finds evidence of previous water on Mars
The Mars Curiosity Rover is around the size of a car and was sent on a mission to Mars back in 2011. The original mission was two years long but this was extended indefinitely in December 2012. Curiosity is still on Mars exploring and reporting information to this day.
The rover has made a great deal of discoveries throughout its exploration of the surface of Mars. A key discovery was made on September 27th 2012 when Curiosity discovered rock formations that scientists say indicate evidence of previous water flows. The ancient streambed was named Hottah.
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