Mars Rover Curiosity Is Resetting Itself After AnomalyThe Mars rover Curiosity is carrying out tasks as usual after experienced an anomaly that put it in safe mode. (Context: Mars rover Curiosity experienced an anomaly and was put into safe mode.) During the anomaly, the rover stopped sending data back to Earth and placed itself into a protective safe mode. (Fact Check: The rover stopped sending data and entered safe mode during the anomaly.) (Fact Check: Engineers are investigating the cause of the anomaly and working on restoring Curiosity to full functionality.)

Source: New York Times February 03, 2026 05:38 UTC