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Curiosity update: Preparing to drill at ‘Ailsa Craig’

Sols 2122-23, July 25, 2018, update by MSL scientist Rachel Kronyak: Yesterday, the science team chose a new drill target, “Ailsa Craig,” and we spent the day triaging the target with our contact science instruments, DRT, MAHLI, and APXS. The … Continue reading

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Curiosity update: A little bump

Sol 2120, July 23, 2018, update by MSL scientist Abigail Fraeman: Our weekend drive completed successfully and we have our next intended drill target attempt in the rover workspace. Unfortunately, the combination of the rover’s pitch and roll would make … Continue reading

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Curiosity update: 2001: A Mars Odyssey

Sol 2001, March 23, 2018, update by MSL scientist Abigail Fraeman: Geology Science Theme Group Leader Prof. Chris House kicked off our planning today by playing a rousing rendition of “Also sprach Zarathustra” over the phone line. Hearing the theme … Continue reading

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