Scientists are working on faster engines to shorten the trip to Mars , and may be able to conceive of a spacecraft with better shielding . Curiosity landed on Mars on August 6 , 2012 ( August 5 in the western U.S. ) The crew will make a 5-mile journey to the Earth 's Mount Everest . Scientist says landing the rover itself was a major accomplishment . Scientists found evidence that life could have existed on Mars .
Curiosity landed on Mars on August 6 , 2012 ( August 5 in the western U.S. ) The crew will make a 5-mile journey to the Earth 's Mount Everest . Scientist says landing the rover itself was a major accomplishment . Scientists found evidence that life could have existed on Mars .