# After 12 Years, Mars Rover Curiosity Makes 'Most Unusual Find to Date' 🌌

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/after-12-years-mars-rover-curiosity-makes-most-unusual-find-to-date/287442>\
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**Created:** [July 21, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/after-12-years-mars-rover-curiosity-makes-most-unusual-find-to-date/287442 "2024-07-21T20:12:30Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 21, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/after-12-years-mars-rover-curiosity-makes-most-unusual-find-to-date/287442/1 "2024-07-21T20:12:31Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Curiosity’s Unexpected Discovery** : NASA’s Curiosity rover, after 12 years on Mars, made its most surprising discovery yet—rocks containing pure sulfur, revealed when the rover accidentally cracked a rock open.

2. **Striking Visuals and Analysis** : The rover’s team was astonished by the yellowish-green crystals inside the rock. Further analysis confirmed the presence of pure sulfur, a first on Mars, leaving scientists both excited and puzzled.

3. **Mission’s Serendipitous Success** : The find underscores the value of Curiosity’s landing site and the rover’s ongoing exploration, highlighting how chance and careful planning can lead to groundbreaking discoveries on the Red Planet.

 ![image](https://onehack.st/uploads/default/original/3X/b/e/bea076d68a0466088d3b957f3f5fc3d1297ba064.jpeg)

[Read more on CNN](https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/20/science/nasa-curiosity-rover-mars-sulfur-rocks/index.html)