NASA’s Mars Rover “Curiosity” finally made an historic landing on Planet Mars on Sunday to search for various signs on the Red Planet Mars for the key ingredients for life.

The 900kg (2,000lbs) rover is now sending back telemetry along with the first pictures of Mars.

First Pictures of Mars Landing

Illustration showing the Curiosity on Planet Mars & positions of the 17 cameras.

Curiosity Rover Shadow

Credit: NASA