Curiosity update: CheMin data readout and contact science at Marimba

Sol 1426, August 9, 2016, update by USGS scientist Lauren Edgar: Today’s plan is focused on retrieving CheMin data from the overnight analysis of the Marimba drill sample and MAHLI and APXS observations of the drill hole and cuttings.  The plan starts with a short science block for atmospheric monitoring, followed by CheMin data readout.  Then we’ll do a short Mastcam change detection activity before dumping the pre-sieved drill sample.  After we dump the sample, we’ll acquire Mastcam, Navcam and MAHLI images to document the pile.  In the afternoon, we’ll repeat the atmospheric monitoring and change detection activities.  Overnight, Curiosity will stay active… [More at link]