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Curiosity update: CHIMRA diagnostics

Sol 1237-38, January 27, 2016, update from USGS scientist Ken Herkenhoff: The cause of the CHIMRA anomaly is still being investigated, so no arm motion was planned today while diagnostic testing continues.  Because only remote science observations are allowed, it … Continue reading

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Curiosity update: ‘CHIMRA anomaly’

Sol 1235-36, January 26, 2016, update from USGS scientist Ken Herkenhoff: I’m scheduled as MAHLI/MARDI uplink lead today, and was looking forward to planning more close-up imaging as the Namib dune campaign continues.  Unfortunately, the CHIMRA behaved in an unexpected … Continue reading

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