Mars rover Sol 685 plan for today includes a 2.5-hour drive followed by post-drive imaging for targeting. Prior to the drive, the rover will conduct environmental monitoring tasks such as ChemCam passive spectroscopy of atmospheric composition and a Mastcam measurement of atmospheric dust opacity. Due to the loose sand in the area, it is expected that the drive will cover approximately 60 meters.
The rover will navigate through ripples before ascending Zabriskie Plateau, which is named after a sandstone formation near Shoshone, California. Tomorrow’s sol will be restricted as the team waits for data to be transmitted back to Earth. Following this, they anticipate engaging in possible contact science activities and more driving over the weekend.
It’s important to note that these dates may change due to various factors such as the Martian environment, communication relays, and rover status.
