NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
Composed by William Farrand, Senior Research Scientist, Space Science Institute
Earth preparation date: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Today Curiosity has actually been finishing its drill project at the “Nazca” drill hole. This is a location defined by bedrock consisting of disk-shaped (or in a liberal analysis, potato chip formed … see connected image) crystal kinds. An essential goal has actually been to much better identify these chip-shaped functions. Drill samples were provided to the Sample Analysis for Mars (SAM) instrument. While the SAM analysis was on-going, Monday’s strategy consisted of a ChemCam LIBS observation of another crystal-form, “Ahi Veremos,” more Mastcam frames to submit a mosaic of the Nazca close to mid-field, and ecological observations consisting of a big dust devil study, and horizon and climatic zenith motion pictures.
Wednesday’s strategy consisted of 2 targeted science obstructs with a LIBS depth profile of the “Colca” crystal-form and LIBS of the “Bermejo” target. A cross country Remote Micro-Imager (RMI) mosaic of rock clusters listed below the “Cordillera” ridge was likewise gathered. Mastcam gathered more frames of its Nazca mosaic, and more ecological observations were made.
Friday’s preparation was for 3 sols with 3 targeted science blocks and a drive away from the Nazca drill website. A MAHLI mosaic of the side of the block that hosts the Nazca drill hole was prepared. It was likewise prepared to utilize MAHLI’s nighttime white-light and ultraviolet LED lights for nighttime imaging of the crystal-forms. Mars’ moon, Phobos, was eclipsing the Sun and imaging of that occasion was focused on. ChemCam LIBS observations were prepared for each sol consisting of a cluster of crystal types, a resistant layer in the side of the Nazca block and a dark float rock. A cross country RMI mosaic of dark lenses below a planar surface area on the “Mishe Mokwa” ridge was to be made. Another round of ecological observation was likewise prepared. Friday’s drive was to take the rover back towards its southerly trending path where Curiosity would continue its trek of expedition and discovery.
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