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Sols 4509-4510: A weekend of long drives
Sols 4509-4510: A weekend of long drives The Curiosity rover on Mars has been planning long drives to reach potential boxwork structures, with over 50 meters driven on Wednesday and more planned for this weekend. The science team had to carefully plan and prioritize observations to collect from their current location while minimizing power usage, […]
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Sols 4507-4508: “Just Keep Driving”
Sols 4507-4508: “Just Keep Driving” The Curiosity rover successfully completed its drive on Sol 4507-4508, covering approximately 22 meters out of an expected 30 meters. The rover’s arm activities were halted due to instability caused by a rock it encountered during the drive, but the team is not complaining about trying again. The rover’s science […]
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Sols 4500-4501: Bedrock With a Side of Sand
Sols 4500-4501: Bedrock With a Side of Sand The Curiosity rover has reached Sol 4500 on Mars, marking an impressive milestone in its exploration of the Red Planet. The rover’s navigation team successfully passed the “Slip Risk Assessment Process” and began a two-sol plan to characterize bedrock targets using various instruments, including APXS, MAHLI, and […]
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Sols 4498-4499: Flexing Our Arm Once Again
Sols 4498-4499: Flexing Our Arm Once Again Curiosity Navigation Curiosity Home Mission Overview Where is Curiosity? Mission Updates Science Overview Instruments Highlights Exploration Goals News and Features Multimedia Curiosity Raw Images Images Videos Audio Mosaics More Resources Mars Missions Mars Sample Return Mars Perseverance Rover Mars Curiosity Rover MAVEN Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mars Odyssey More […]
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Why is Mars red? The mystery may finally be solved
Why is Mars red? The mystery may finally be solved Scientists may finally have the answer to the question of why Mars is red. Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike for centuries. One reason is the planet’s reddish hue, earning the fourth rock from the sun its best-known nickname—the “Red Planet.” But what […]
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3D printing will help space pioneers make homes, tools and other stuff they need to colonize the Moon and Mars
3D printing will help space pioneers make homes, tools and other stuff they need to colonize the Moon and Mars 3D printing could make many of the components for future structures on Mars. 3000ad/iStock via Getty Images Plus Throughout history, when pioneers set out across uncharted territory to settle in distant lands, they carried with […]
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