Curiosity update: On the road again

NRB_521604839EDR_F0551864NCAM00258M_Sol 1399, July 12, 2016, update from USGS scientist Lauren Edgar: We’re back in our familiar drive pattern, with a short science block followed by a drive.  In today’s pre-drive science block, ChemCam and Mastcam will be used to study the target “Arandis” to document the chemistry of the local bedrock.  Then we’ll acquire several Mastcam mosaics to study some blocky deposits and document laminations in the Murray formation.  A drive of ~45 m is planned, followed by post-drive imaging for targeting.  Curiosity will wake… [More at link]

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