I’ve been swamped with work for other projects recently, butthose are behind me now, and I’m excited to get caught up on what Curiosity hasbeen doing! The plan for Sol 792 has a nice big science block that we plan tofill with lots of ta
I’ve been swamped with work for other projects recently, but
those are behind me now, and I’m excited to get caught up on what Curiosity has
been doing! The plan for Sol 792 has a nice big science block that we plan to
fill with lots of targeted observations by ChemCam and Mastcam. ChemCam will
analyze the target "Cajon" on the "Carnivore Canyon" outcrop and "Agate Hill"
and "Aztec" targets on the "Alexander Hills" outcrop. ChemCam will also analyze
the target "Crowder" right in front of the rover. Mastcam will take some
supporting images of these targets, plus mosaics of "Zion Canyon", "Tortoise
Shell Mountain", and a survey mosaic off the starboard side of the rover. Once
all of the remote sensing is done, we are planning a drive toward the Chinle
outcrop, during which MARDI will take time-lapse video of the terrain beneath
the rover in order to create a continuous image strip along the path. The rover
will also take some routine mid-drive and post-drive images. On Sol 793,
ChemCam will make a passive observation of the sky and Navcam and Mastcam will
also make some atmospheric observations.
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 Ryan Anderson, Planetary Geologist at USGS Astrogeology Science Center
