Curiosity's drill sleeve grabbed 'Atacama' rock on Mars April 25, 2026
NewsBytes | May 9, 2026 10:39 PM CST
Mission Control freed 'Atacama' May 1, 2026
Mission Control spent six days trying different tricks (shaking, tilting, and spinning) to free the stuck drill.
Their efforts finally paid off on May 1, 2026, when Atacama broke loose (and broke apart).
Even after this unexpected challenge and years of wear, Curiosity is still rolling along and sending back new discoveries from Mars.
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