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Curiosity update: Full MAHLI wheel imaging

Posted on April 16, 2016 by rburnham

Sols 1313-15, April 15, 2016, update from USGS scientist Ken Herkenhoff: Tactical planning was a bit hectic today as we reacted to yesterday’s change in the near-term science goals, but the team quickly determined what is feasible and put together … Continue reading →

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Curiosity update: Can’t catch a break

Posted on April 11, 2016 by rburnham

Sol 1309, April 11, 2016, update from USGS scientist Ryan Anderson: We just can’t catch a break lately! Curiosity is healthy but unfortunately the plan for the weekend was not transmitted to Mars due to a Deep Space Network outage. … Continue reading →

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Curiosity update: Driving again

Posted on April 5, 2016 by rburnham

Sol 1303-04, April 4, 2016, update from USGS scientist Ken Herkenhoff: The Sol 1301 drive halted after only 4.5 meters of progress, apparently due to a short in the RTG that caused a steering actuator fault.  This type of fault has … Continue reading →

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