I was MAHLI/MARDI uplink lead again for Sol 227 planning, but againdidn't have much to do (just moving images between camera and rovermemory).
I was MAHLI/MARDI uplink lead again for Sol 227 planning, but again
didn't have much to do (just moving images between camera and rover
memory). The focus has been on SAM and CheMin analyses of the first
drill sample, and they are getting some good data. The rover is
operating well on the B computer ,
and despite some concerns about differences between the A and B sides,
ChemCam pointing has been excellent. The laser successfully acquired
chemical data on the wall of the first full drill hole !
Written by Ken Herkenhoff, Planetary Geologist at USGS Astrogeology Science Center
