《NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity snaps dusty selfie - NO CAPTION》 - 免费有声读物

NASA released the panorama this week. A thin layer of dust is visible on Curiosity , the result of a storm that enveloped Mars this summer. NASAâs Mars rover Curiosity has snapped a dusty but cool selfie.The panorama shot shows a thin layer of dust on Curiosity, the result of a storm that covered Mars this summer.The darkish sky means dust is still clogging the atmosphere in August, when the panorama was shot by Curiosityâs mast camera.The rover had just drilled for a new rock sample.Curiosity hasn't been troubled by the lack of sunlight since it's nuclear powered.NASAâs older rover Opportunity, however, relies on solar power and has been silent since June.Flight controllers hope as the Martian sky continues to clear, Opportunity will get back in contact.