Hold onto your space helmets! NASA is shaking things up by shutting down several beloved social media accounts, including the iconic Mars Curiosity Rover handle on X. The space agency has announced this surprising decision as part of a strategic effort to enhance public accessibility to its groundbreaking work.

Dubbed the "social media consolidation project," this initiative focuses primarily on X, where NASA has amassed a confusing multitude of accounts dedicated to various missions and research areas. A staggering 29 accounts are set to be archived or merged, including fan-favorites @MarsCuriosity and @NASAPersevere, which are now being streamlined into a single account: @NASAMars.

But wait, there's more! In an effort to better align with their overarching goals, NASA will also be rebranding several accounts to reflect a more cohesive connection to its core missions. With over 400 individual accounts spread across 15 platforms, who can blame NASA for attempting to simplify the galaxy of its online presence?

However, this consolidation comes at a cost. Followers may miss the unique and intimate updates that only a dedicated rover account could provide. Curiosity, affectionately known by its millions of fans, made NASA's Mars exploration feel personal and accessible.

As the agency steps into this new era of social media, the excitement for Mars exploration is expected to continue—but will it be the same without the beloved voices of Curiosity and Perseverance? Only time will tell!