... Spiral Galaxy NGC 1232 . ... After leaving its nest, the Spirit rover turned to captured this spectacular view over the Colombia Memorial Station and the floor of Gusev crater on the 16th sol of its visit to Mars. ... Still, its relatively large size and dust-free surface made it the first destination for the robotic Spirit rover currently roving Mars. ... Spirit moved across Mars yesterday as the rover successfully maneuvered down off its lander, driving its six wheels onto the floor of Gusev...