# In Photos: NASA Tests its Next Mars and Moon Rover in a California Desert

> While NASA’s Perseverance and Curiosity rovers continue to do incredible work on Mars, NASA is in advanced testing of its next rover, ERNEST. As Space.

- **Source:** [Petapixel](https://petapixel.com/2026/07/06/in-photos-nasa-tests-its-next-mars-and-moon-rover-in-a-california-desert/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bf4018b9e61b2a285813b)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #nasa #rover #next #desert #mars #california #moon #photos
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