NASA: Curiosity rover laser working well
The Mars rover has zapped several rocks in order to test its laser systems are working.
The first rock, dubbed 'Coronation', was chosen because of its proximity. Other choices include an outcrop of rocks that were uncovered by the Sky Crane thrusters during the landing.
NASA scientists are looking forward to doing "lots more science with the ChemCam instrument".
New Will.i.am song makes interplanetary debut
NASA's Mars rover Curiosity beamed Will.i.am's new song, Reach for the Stars, to earth.
Will.i.am to debut latest single on Mars
The Black Eyed Peas rapper will debut his latest single Reach For The Stars on Mars tonight.
First tyre tracks on Mars on spot named after author
NASA has named the spot where its Curiosity rover landed on Mars 'Bradbury Landing' after the celebrated science-fiction author Ray Bradbury