Sol 746 Update on Curiosity from USGS Scientist Ken Herkenhoff: NASA Teleconference

The Sol 744 drive went as planned (32 meters), and another
drive is planned for Sol 746. Because we can't see the terrain
immediately beyond the small saddle dubbed "Jubilee Pass,"

the rover will drive about 9 meters into the saddle, then take images
of the other side. But first, ChemCam and Mastcam will observe targets
dubbed "Anvil Spring Canyon," "Epaulet Peak," and "Copper Queen." After
the drive, another ChemCam "blind" observation
of the surface to the right of the rover is planned.




Back here on Earth, there will be a teleconference tomorrow to discuss the status of the mission and the upcoming science campaign.
Please tune in!

Dates of planned rover activities described in these reports are subject to change due to a variety of factors related to the Martian environment, communication relays and rover status.

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