Curiosity update: 12 kilometers and counting

Sol 1249, February 9, 2016, update from USGS scientist Ken Herkenhoff: The rover has traversed over 12 km since landing, and another drive is planned for Sol 1249.  The tactical planning team decided to forgo targeted remote science observations before the drive to allow more time for driving.  The goal is to get the vehicle to a location that will allow the remaining dune sample to be dumped and examined in detail this weekend, and this will require more drive time than originally planned.  With only a few science… [More at link]