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Curiosity update: Science at location “e” of the Vera Rubin Ridge campaign
Sol 1934-36, January 15, 2018, update by MSL scientist Christopher Edwards: What’s in a name? From its rather innocuous sounding informal site name, you might not guess that location “e” would generate such excitement in the science team. The first … Continue reading
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Tagged Aeolis Mons, Canna, Curiosity, Gale Crater, Location e, Mars Science Laboratory, Mcleans Nose, Mount Sharp, MSL, Murray Formation, NASA, Region e, Ross of Mull, Stop E, Vera Rubin Ridge
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Curiosity update: Image overload!
Sol 1931-33, January 11, 2018, update by MSL scientist Mark Salvatore: Curiosity has made it to “Region e” of the Vera Rubin Ridge (VRR) campaign. This location is a slight depression with exposed fractured bedrock that appears more “blue” from orbit … Continue reading
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Tagged Aberfoyle, Aeolis Mons, Canna, Curiosity, Funzie, Gale Crater, Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission, Mars Science Laboratory, MAVEN, Mount Sharp, MSL, Murray Formation, NASA, Region e, Stop E, Unst, Vera Rubin Ridge
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