Curiosity rover spots odd 'footprints' on Mars | Space photo of the day for Sept. 15, 2026

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Curiosity rover spots odd 'footprints' on Mars | Space photo of the day for Sept. 15, 2026WorldPing
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What happened

"Both of our workspaces this week contained features unlike quite anything we have seen in the past."…

Key facts

  • Reported by Space.com and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

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Sources

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