On Sol 1216 Curiosity drove 43 m toward the Namib Dune sampling location.  That meant that today we had to decide on our final sampling spot, and there were many different factors to consider.  I was the GSTL today, and it was a busy morning trying to figure out our top science priorities.  We eventually settled on a location that met all of our science objectives: a sharp-crested ripple that … Continue reading Sol 1217: Where to sample?