Mars rover sends first photos

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has beamed back an incredible images of its surroundings, showing a spectacularly clear view of the enormous mountain that it will clamber up in the next few years. 'Curiosity' had its historic landing on Mars late on Aug. 5.

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity snapped this picture of Mount Sharp with its front Hazard Avoidance camera, or Hazcam. The photo was released by NASA on Aug. 6, 2012.