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Curiosity update: It’s deja vu all over again
Sol 1827, September 25, 2017, update by MSL scientist Scott Guzewich: Just when we thought we were going to leave this spot on Mars, we found ourselves stuck here for yet another sol. This time, a fault during one of … Continue reading
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Tagged Aeolis Mons, Curiosity, Elf Woods, Gale Crater, Mars Science Laboratory, Mount Sharp, MSL, Murray Formation, NASA, Sherwood Forest, Tableland, Troll Valley, Vera Rubin Ridge
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Curiosity update: Reality and fantasy collide
Sol 1824-26, September 22, 2017, update by MSL scientist Scott Guzewich: At times, it seems like fantasy that we have a nuclear-powered car exploring Mars and that I get to help that exploration, including today as the Science Operations Working … Continue reading
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Tagged Aeolis Mons, Curiosity, Gale Crater, Mars Science Laboratory, Mount Sharp, MSL, Murray Formation, NASA, Sherwood Forest, Troll Valley, Vera Rubin Ridge
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Curiosity update: “Will you come with me, sweet Reader?”
Sol 1822, September 21, 2017, update by MSL scientist Mark Salvatore: Curiosity continues her traverse across the lowermost portions of Vera Rubin Ridge, where she continues to investigate the interesting rock textures and colors ahead. Our current location is quite … Continue reading
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Tagged Aeolis Mons, Curiosity, Gale Crater, Mars Science Laboratory, Mount Sharp, MSL, Murray Formation, NASA, Sherwood Forest, Tableland, Vera Rubin Ridge
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