Tag Archives: Broad Cairn

Curiosity update: Drill no go — time for Plan B

Posted on May 24, 2019 by rburnham

Sols 2416-18, May 24, 2019, update by MSL scientist Catherine O’Connell-Cooper: At the start of today’s planning, the Geology theme group (GEO) had a major decision to make, whether to drill here at “Broad Cairn” or not. Unfortunately, APXS data … Continue reading →

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Curiosity update: Cairn today, drill tomorrow?

Posted on May 23, 2019 by rburnham

Sol 2415, May 23, 2019, update by MSL scientist Fred Calef: After a short six meter drive to “Hallaig,” the science team began the investigation of a new potential drill target named “Broad Cairn,” a flat spot on a bright … Continue reading →

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Curiosity: Next drill target?

Posted on May 23, 2019 by rburnham

Sol 2414, May 22, 2019. After a 6-meter (19-foot) drive to the north-northeast, the forward Hazcam (right) shows the scene as Curiosity squares up to a small flat outcrop dubbed Broad Cairn, possibly a new drill target. Above is the … Continue reading →

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