Sols 1078-1079: Back to restricted planning

I had an easy planning day as MAHLI/MARDI uplink
lead today, because another drive is planned for Sol 1078 with only the
usual post-drive MAHLI (stowed) and MARDI (twilight) imaging. Planning
is restricted again (Mars and Earth time are
out of sync), so we are planning two sols. Before driving away from
the current location ,

ChemCam and Mastcam will observe rock targets dubbed "Huson" and
"Ignatius" and Mastcam will image another rock called "Hodown." After
the drive, an overnight CheMin integration on the drill sample is
planned, followed by atmospheric observations early on
the morning of Sol 1079. More Navcam atmospheric observations are
planned later that sol, along with some ChemCam calibration activities.
I'm glad that we are making good progress toward Mt. Sharp!

by Ken Herkenhoff

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