August 6, 2012 was a rare day on planet Earth when the hunger for exploration triumphed over political conflicts. NASA's aptly titled Curiosity rover (a planet surface explorer) touched the surface of Mars after an eight-month long journey from Earth. The mission was to seek signs of life beyond Earth and to find if Mars is or ever was suitable for life. For the past five (Earth) years, Curiosity has sent back data including images of the Red Planet's terrain, which has helped scientists enhance their understanding of Mars, and also prepare for future missions.