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Curiosity: Sol 589, April 3, 2014

Posted on April 3, 2014 by rburnham

Rectilinear cracks in the bedrock at the Chirup soil target, just east of Kimberley, opened up cracks that have let the soft, fine soil drop down between the bedrock blocks. NASA caption: This image was taken by Front Hazcam: Left … Continue reading →

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Curiosity update: “Soil observations”

Posted on April 3, 2014 by rburnham

Sol 589, April 2, 2014: update on Curiosity from U.S. Geological Survey scientist Ken Herkenhoff: “Another successful drive on Sol 588, so another drive is planned for Sol 589 after Mastcam and ChemCam observations of a soil target…” [More at … Continue reading →

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