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Sol 1141: Recharging batteries

There was a problem processing the latest data from MSL at the Deep
Space Network station that received it, but the data are now available
and confirm that the Sol 1140 activities completed successfully. As
expected, the batteries need to be recharged after the SAM methane
experiment, so Sol 1141 activities are limited to a few remote sensing
activities. ChemCam and Mastcam will observe the Greenhorn drill
tailings and another bedrock target, called "Fort Conrad." Besides some
recurring observations, that's it for the Sol 1141 plan! The rover's
batteries should be nearly fully charged for Sol 1142 activities.



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