NASA rover closing in on Mars to hunt for life clues

CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, July 30:

NASA’s Mars rover was on its final approach to the red planet yesterday, heading toward a mountain that may hold clues about whether life has ever existed on Mars, officials said. The rover, also known as Curiosity, has been careening toward Mars since its launch in November. The nuclear-powered rover the size of a compact car is expected to end its 567-million-km journey on August 6 at 1:31 am EDT. (agencies)