On January 3, 2004, NASA's Spirit rover landed on Mars! Also known as Mars Exploration Rover 2, this was the first of NASA's twin rovers to land on the Red Planet. The other was named Opportunity.

The image was captured in November 2025, showing how lighting changes throughout the day on Mars. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

One of the best things about NASA's Curiosity and Perseverance rovers are the amazing scenic photographs that they produce of Mars' landscape. These photos give scientists a better view of our red ...

The image is a composite of 2 panoramas taken at different times of day, with color added for artistic interpretation. Curiosity has been exploring Mars for over a decade, searching for signs that the ...