Curiosity update: Approaching next drill target

Sol 1416-17, July 29, 2016, update from USGS scientist Ken Herkenhoff: MSL drove another 44 meters on Sol 1414, into an area with larger blocks of bedrock.  This looks like a good area to drill into the Murray Formation, so nearby targets were selected and we are planning a short drive to position the vehicle for drilling.  But first, ChemCam and Mastcam will observe bedrock targets “Chibia” and “Dondo.”  Mastcam will also measure the dust in the atmosphere and take an image of the Sol 1414 ChemCam… [More at link]