Today, the Curiosity rover team has planned several important activities on Mars. Firstly, they will conduct ChemCam and Mastcam observations of the Murray formation to study its texture and chemistry. The team has also scheduled a small Mastcam mosaic to document cross-stratification and nodules in the area, as well as a MAHLI mosaic of the target “Berg Aukas”.
Once these observations are complete, the team will move on to their next location. Before doing so, they will take standard post-drive images to provide context and aid in future targeting. In addition to this, on the second sol (Mars day), there will be a small untargeted science block consisting of a ChemCam autonomously selected target and a Mastcam observation to assess the opacity of the atmosphere. These observations and data collection efforts are crucial for ongoing study of the Martian environment and geological features.
The Curiosity rover team continues to work diligently to analyze and interpret the data received from their mission. Through their efforts, they hope to further our understanding of this fascinating red planet.
