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Sol 597 Update On Curiosity From USGS Scientist Ken Herkenhoff: Runout Sequence


Unfortunately, the set of commands sent to the rover for Sol 596 were not received, so the rover correctly responded by executing the runout sequence that is appended to every day's command bundle. After confirming that the rover is healthy, the tactical team sent an only slightly modified version of the Sol 596 plan to the rover for execution on Sol 597. Hopefully it will be received as usual, and the rover will drive toward the outcrops of interest.

Written by Ken Herkenhoff, Planetary Geologist at USGS Astrogeology Science Center