Today we honored the contributions of women on the MSL team, with 75% of the operations roles filled by women ! I was on duty as the Geology and Mineralogy Science Theme Lead, and it was an exciting day of planning.
Today we honored the contributions of women on the MSL team, with 75% of the operations roles filled by women ! I was on duty as the Geology and Mineralogy Science Theme Lead, and it was an exciting day of planning. Curiosity has just entered the Shoshone quad, and our top priority is driving. The Sol 672 plan includes ChemCam and Mastcam observations to characterize the local geology (with the appropriately named Mountain Girl target), a drive, and some post-drive imaging to prepare for targeting over the weekend. The plan also includes some routine environmental monitoring. Hopefully with the drive on Sol 672 we will reach the edge of the landing ellipse, which will be a major milestone. Thanks to all of the women (and men) who continue to explore Mars!
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 Lauren Edgar, Planetary Geologist at USGS Astrogeology Science Center
