Tag Archives: Rigg

Curiosity update: Grains, up close!

Posted on May 20, 2019 by rburnham

Sols 2410-12, May 20, 2019, update by MSL scientist Susanne Schwenzer: Curiosity is continuing the investigations at “Rigg.” The image in this update shows a close up taken by the MAHLI Hand Lens imager to allow the detailed investigation of … Continue reading →

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Curiosity update: Playing in the sand

Posted on May 17, 2019 by rburnham

Sol 2409, May 16, 2019, update by MSL scientist Ryan Anderson: The sol 2408 plan ended with the rover using its front wheel to dig a small trench in a ripple at the ripple field named “Rigg.” That means today’s … Continue reading →

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Curiosity update: Touch-and-go!

Posted on May 16, 2019 by rburnham

Sol 2408, May 15, 2019, update by MSL scientist Mark Salvatore: Now that we’re back on the road following our drill campaign at Kilmarie, Curiosity is planning a quick “touch-and-go” activity today to characterize the local bedrock. Yesterday afternoon, Curiosity … Continue reading →

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