{
  "id": 11598519,
  "title": "APOD: 2026 October 3 – Selfie at Vera Rubin Ridge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/apod-2026-october-3-selfie-at-vera-rubin-ridge",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-03T04:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NASA Science",
    "slug": "nasa-science",
    "url": "https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-october-3-selfie-at-vera-rubin-ridge/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 3, 2026, the Mars rover Curiosity captured a fascinating selfie at the south rim of Vera Rubin Ridge. This snapshot is part of a broader panorama, featuring 61 images taken by the rover's Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI). The selfie image has been edited to remove the imager's arm, while the extended background was captured by the rover's Mastcam on sol 1903. The panorama includes the distant, 5-kilometer high peak of Mount Sharp, visible at the top of the rover's mast. Curiosity's journey has seen a total elevation gain of 1 kilometer since its launch from the Gale Crater on Earth date August 26, 2026.",
  "summary": "The post APOD: 2026 October 3 – Selfie at Vera Rubin Ridge appeared first on NASA Science .",
  "key_points": [
    "Curiosity rover took selfie on October 3, 2026",
    "Selfie captured at south rim of Vera Rubin Ridge",
    "Panorama includes Mount Sharp and Gale Crater elevation gain"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The selfie at Vera Rubin Ridge marks a milestone in Curiosity's journey, showcasing the rover's elevation gain and expansive view of the Martian landscape, including the towering Mount Sharp.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "NASA",
        "title": "APOD: 2026 October 3 – Selfie at Vera Rubin Ridge",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/apod-2026-october-3-selfie-at-vera-rubin-ridge-11604822",
        "published": "2026-10-03T04:05:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}