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Curiosity update: Investigating sedimentary structures

Posted on January 14, 2017 by rburnham

Sol 1578, January 12, 2017, update by USGS scientist Lauren Edgar: Curiosity had a successful drive of 45 m on Sol 1577.  We’re continuing to characterize the Murray formation by investigating changes in composition and sedimentary structures as we ascend … Continue reading →

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Curiosity: Rugged rock, then more sand ahead

Posted on January 13, 2017 by rburnham

Sol 1578, January 13, 2017. Curiosity used the MAHLI to investigate Megunticook rock outcrop (above), then moved in for a closeup (below). Both images enlarge when clicked. At right, after driving onward, the Hazcam shows the rover has reached a … Continue reading →

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