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On Sol 2474, the rover’s curiosity remains parked in front of an outcrop called “Sandside Harbour” to investigate differences in the lighter and darker rock formations. The previous contact science mission went smoothly, and the rover now has another opportunity to study variations in sedimentary structures and composition before moving on to the next outcrop.
The day’s plan begins with Mastcam multispectral observations to analyze the two distinct sections of the outcrop, as well as a unique fin of bedrock at “Joppa Shore.” Mastcam will also document nearby stratigraphy at “North Minch” and an interesting green rock dubbed “Halkirk.” ChemCam will examine the chemistry of “Blackstones Bank” and “Essendy” to compare the darker and lighter portions of the outcrop. A large Mastcam mosaic of the “Sandside Harbour” outcrop is also planned.
The focus of this mission is to use instruments such as DRT, MAHLI, and APXS to characterize the darker outcrop for comparison with previous measurements of the lighter portion. The primary targets for today’s activities are “East Shetland” and “Essendy.” On Sol 2475, Navcam will monitor the atmosphere with a suprahorizon movie and dust devil survey. Following this, the rover will drive west to another outcrop and take post-drive images in preparation for contact science activities on Sol 2476.
On Sol 2476, the rover will wake up early for additional environmental monitoring activities. The planning day was chaired by SOWG, but due to a soliday on Saturday, only two sols instead of three were covered in this plan. This soliday marks a significant milestone – it’s being celebrated as the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 moon landing! It serves as a reminder of how far we have come since then and how much more we can achieve through exploration beyond our own planet.
In conclusion, this mission highlights how technology continues to advance our understanding of other planets through scientific investigations. With each new discovery comes a greater appreciation for our place in
