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Curiosity update: ‘Independence Day planning!’

Posted on July 6, 2015 by rburnham

Sol 1033-1036, July 2, 2015, update from USGS scientist Ryan Anderson: To paraphrase our SOWG chair’s paraphrasing of the Declaration of Independence at the start of today’s SOWG meeting: “When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary to … Continue reading →

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Curiosity update: ‘Lots of contact science!’

Posted on July 2, 2015 by rburnham

Sol 1032, July 1, 2015, update from USGS scientist Ryan Anderson: Phew! Today was a busy day on Mars! Ken and I were both on operations today, picking up where Lauren left off yesterday. Ken was helping with ChemCam science … Continue reading →

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Curiosity studies rock-layer contact zone

Posted on July 2, 2015 by rburnham

NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover is examining a valley where at least two types of bedrock meet, for clues about changes in ancient environmental conditions recorded by the rock. In addition to two rock types for which this site was chosen, … Continue reading →

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Curiosity: ChemCam at Seeley

Posted on July 2, 2015 by rburnham

Sol 1031, July 1, 2015. Four ChemCam frames make a composite showing details of the Seeley target on Missoula. (Click the image to see a larger version in a new tab.) Sol 1031 raw images (from all cameras), and Curiosity’s … Continue reading →

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Curiosity update: ‘A dog’s eye view at Missoula’

Posted on July 1, 2015 by rburnham

Sol 1031, June 30, 2015, update from USGS scientist Lauren Edgar: Today we planned some MAHLI imaging along the contact near the “Missoula” target [the ledge in the image at right].  We refer to it as a dog’s eye mosaic, … Continue reading →

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Curiosity: Hazy day at Marias Pass

Posted on July 1, 2015 by rburnham

Sol 1030, June 30, 2015. Looking northeast with its 34mm lens from Marias Pass, Curiosity’s full-color Mastcam records a relentlessly tawny landscape and atmosphere. (Click the image above to load a larger version in a new tab; click here to … Continue reading →

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Curiosity: At the contact

Posted on June 30, 2015 by rburnham

Sol 1030, June 30, 2015. The Navcam shoots part of Curiosity’s surroundings in Marias Pass, ending up (right side) at the contact between the Pahrump (light tone, lower) and overlying Stimson units. Below are two ChemCam composite closeups showing mineral … Continue reading →

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Curiosity: Hazcams, fore ‘n’ aft

Posted on June 4, 2015 by rburnham

Sol 1004, June 3, 2015. As Mars spacecraft enter a communications slowdown with the Sun nearing the radio line of sight between Earth and Mars, Curiosity’s right-side Hazcams shoot the rover’s immediate surroundings at Marias Pass. The front view is … Continue reading →

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Curiosity update: ‘Last tactical planning before solar conjunction’

Posted on June 2, 2015 by rburnham

Sol 1003-1004, June 1, 2015, update from USGS scientist Ken Herkenhoff: Today is the last day of MSL tactical operations until after solar conjunction, so this will probably be the last MSL update for a few weeks. Ryan Anderson and … Continue reading →

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Curiosity update: ‘Taking the high road’

Posted on May 21, 2015 by rburnham

Sol 991, May 20, 2015, update from USGS scientist Lauren Edgar: After assessing a few different drive paths to deal with the challenging terrain, the team decided to drive uphill to avoid crossing the ripples near Jocko Butte.  On Sol … Continue reading →

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