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15 September 2017
Sol 1818-1819: Brushfest
The focus of science planning this morning was an experiment to acquire data on a bedrock target before and after brushing.
13 September 2017
Sol 1815 – 1816: Stopping to Smell the Rocks
Planning for Curiosity this morning was a bit like reading a great mystery novel. There were several twists and turns along the way…
Sols 1811-1814: Mars of Many Colors
The focus of the weekend plan fro Curiosity was on carefully documenting the changes in stratigraphy as we leave the Murray bedrock. Fortunately, we are privy to a bevy of interesting targets and contrasting colors.
12 September 2017
Sol 1814: Spectacular views
Curiosity’s approach to and ascent of the Vera Rubin Ridge (VRR) has provided us with stunning views of the Mount Sharp terrain.
10 September 2017
Sol 1809: "Thread of Life Ledge" at Elevation -4202 Meters
Curiosity is on the steepest part of Vera Rubin Ridge that it will encounter along its climb. The machine is performing superbly, having driven a 28 meter distance yestersol and having climbed 18 meters vertical elevation in four planning sols.
4 September 2017
Sols 1805-1808: No rest for the weary
Imagine you were asked to dribble a soccer ball, juggle and sing a show tune while making your last push up the hill. Now you know how Curiosity feels this weekend!
30 August 2017
Sol 1802: Stereo party
Curiosity’s drive on Sol 1801 brought us to an excellent location for some contact and remote science in today’s 3-sol plan (setting up for a long Labor Day weekend).
29 August 2017
Sol 1800 – 1801 Blog: Feeling the Power of Sol 1800
Curiosity drove 23.3 meters over the weekend, bringing us even closer to the area we will ascend Vera Rubin Ridge. We have reached the point in the traverse where we are no longer headed east along the ridge, but instead are turning to the south where orbital data show the ridge has slopes shallow enough for Curiosity to climb.
28 August 2017
Sol 1797-1799: Scrutinizing Vera Rubin Ridge
Yesterday’s drive went perfectly, putting us in a good position for a busy weekend plan. Curiosity will start off on Sol 1797 with a long (2h 45m) science block full of a variety of remote sensing.
27 August 2017
Sol 1796: Elevation -4220 Meters
Curiosity completed a 30.3 meter drive yestersol, climbing another 2.4 meters in elevation. The rover is still in a soil-dominated region near the base of ‘Vera Rubin Ridge.’
