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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4593-4594: Three Layers and a Lot of Structure at VolcxE1n PexF1a Blanca

Curiosity Blog, Sols 4593-4594: Three Layers and a Lot of Structure at VolcxE1n PexF1a Blanca Curiosity Rover has arrived at Volcán Peña Blanca on Mars, where it will study a prominent ridge and its structure to understand how water may have formed it. The rover has taken multiple images of the outcrop using its Mast […]

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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4580-4581: Something in the Air…

Curiosity Blog, Sols 4580-4581: Something in the Air… Curiosity Rover’s latest activities (Sols 4580-4581): The rover conducted a series of scientific experiments, including APXS measurements and ChemCam observations, to analyze the Martian atmosphere and rocks. The rover used its Left Navigation Camera to capture images of rock targets with potential cross-cutting veins, such as “Hornitos” […]

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Sols 4520-4521: Prinzregententorte

Sols 4520-4521: Prinzregententorte NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity has acquired an image of its target area, “Hale Telescope,” using its Front Hazard Avoidance Camera on Sol 4518 (April 22, 2025), featuring prominent laminations that reminded the science team of a layered-cake like Prinzregententorte. Curiosity successfully completed its plan tosol, which included APXS and MAHLI activities at […]

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