The Sol 747 post-drive data were not received until 11:30 PDT today, so we are planning another "rapid-traverse" sol.
The Sol 747 post-drive data were not received until 11:30 PDT today, so we are planning another "rapid-traverse" sol. After acquiring 3 Mastcam mosaics on the morning of Sol 748, the rover will drive as far as possible to a low ridge toward the southwest. The view from the ridge crest should allow planning of a longer drive toward Pahrump Hills. Because of the late start, only one sol of activities is being planned today--the rover will acquire only background RAD and REMS data on Sols 749 and 750.
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
