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Sol 2910: Release the ‘Groken’ (Science)

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NASA Science Editorial Team

Oct 12, 2020
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Today's odyssey has us 'fighting' (aka drilling) the bedrock to release the science at "Groken" which was turned to stone during its battle with the grim monsters "time" and "pressure!"

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Curiosity's arm at work on Mars

Today's odyssey has us "fighting" (aka drilling) the bedrock to release the science at "Groken" which was turned to stone during its battle with the grim monsters "time" and "pressure!" Just before the drilling commences, ChemCam will take a 20x1 horizontal raster and Mastcam will take images of the pre-drill site. Looking towards far off lands and future endeavors up Mount Sharp, a ChemCam RMI 10x1 will expand the already large "Housedon Hill" mosaic that captures various marker beds and stratigraphy. Tune in later this week to hear the siren's call of fresh drill tailings and the mineralogy that will be the treasure for our intrepid Martian adventurer!

Written by Fred Calef, Planetary Geologist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory