A 29-pound Mars rock held NASA’s Curiosity rover hostage for 6 days (video) The rock is nicknamed "Atacama." Astrobitica May 7, 2026 (Last updated: May 8, 2026) 1 minute read The rock is nicknamed “Atacama.” About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: A bizarre ‘decapitated’ asteroid likely made the moon’s largest impact crater. NASA’s Artemis astronauts may land near the proofNext: Rocket Lab announces five-launch Neutron deal as it continues aiming for late 2026 debut
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