Curiosity update: Cleaning CheMin

Sol 1487-88, October 10, 2016, update by USGS scientist Ken Herkenhoff: While some of us enjoyed the Columbus Day holiday, MSL continued working on Mars.  The rover drove over 36 meters on Sol 1485, and another drive is planned for Sol 1487.  But first, ChemCam and Mastcam will observe vein and bedrock targets named “Palapye,” “Tutume,” “Shoshong,” and “Molepolole.”  The Right Mastcam will also acquire mosaics of … [More at link]