Tag Archives: Morrison

Curiosity update: ‘Using the arm’

Posted on October 15, 2014 by rburnham

Sol 779, October 14, 2014, update from USGS Scientist Ken Herkenhoff: “The Sol 778 data show that the arm instruments are safe, and the arm is ready for more activities. MAHLI will not be used until the recent arm problems … Continue reading →

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Curiosity update: ‘MAHLI recovery’

Posted on October 15, 2014 by rburnham

Sol 778, October 13, 2014, update from USGS Scientist Lauren Edgar: “Over the weekend, Curiosity was supposed to perform a number of MAHLI activities to image the drill hole and the target Morrison, along with APXS on Morrison, but unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Curiosity update: ‘APXS raster on Morrison’

Posted on October 9, 2014 by rburnham

Sol 774, October 9, 2014, update from USGS Scientist Ken Herkenhoff: “I’m scheduled to support MAHLI/MARDI uplink tomorrow, so today I’m getting familiar with recent results and near-term plans after spending a couple days focusing on other projects.  The “Confidence … Continue reading →

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Curiosity: Looking closely at Pahrump

Posted on October 6, 2014 by rburnham

Sol 767, October 3, 2014. The MAHLI (hand lens imager) sees an area that has been brushed to clear away dust and reveal a deposit on the surface of the Pahrump Hills bedrock.  Then the camera moves in closer for … Continue reading →

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