Curiosity Mars Rover Gets 50 Per Cent Speed Boost from Software Update

17 Aug 2022 | Abstracted from New Scientist

"A new software update will soon give...Curiosity Mars rover a 50 per cent speed boost, allowing it to cover a greater distance and complete more science.

"Curiosity, which landed on Mars 10 years ago this month, has already greatly outlived its planned two-year lifespan..."

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