This week in pictures: August 18–24, 2012
In the past seven days, Curiosity began collecting data from its laser and took its first test drive on Mars, scientists find that at least some type Ia supernovae come from a recurrent nova, astronomers discovered the first evidence of a planet’s destruction by its aging star, and more.
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August 24, 2012August 18–24
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NASA/JPL-Caltech
Curiosity begins driving at Bradbury Landing
On August 22, the rover made its first move to confirm the health
of its mobility system and left its first wheel tracks on Mars. Learn more »
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