Astrobiology topics are: 1) Origin and evolution of planetary systems; 2) Origins of organic compounds in space; 3) Rock-water-carbon interactions, organic synthesis on Earth, and steps to life; 4) Life and habitability; 5) Biosignatures as facilitating life detection. In November 2011, NASA launched the Mars Science Laboratory mission carrying the "Curiosity" rover, which landed on Mars at Gale Crater in August 2012. The "Curiosity" rover is currently probing the environment for past and present planetary habitability of microbial life on Mars. On 9 December 2013, NASA reported that, based on evidence from "Curiosity" studying Aeolis Palus, Gale Crater contained an ancient
Stuck On Planet Earth on January 31, 2014. Subsequently, "Fast Forward" was also featured on the 'Plays of the Week' segment on the NHL Network (Canada) on November 25, 2013. In February 2014 Vice (magazine) profiled the band as a new and emerging act to watch out for. In September 2015, Stuck was added to Riot Fest in Toronto, alongside Weezer, Motörhead, Alexisonfire, Eagles of Death Metal, and Against Me!. Subsequently, after their Riot Fest debut, Stuck On Planet Earth's single "Use Me" premiered on CFNY-FM 102.1 The Edge. In May 2015 Stuck On Planet Earth opened for Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts at