The Sol 1249 drive was a success, and the rover was placed in an area with numerous bright bedrock outcrops. One large outcrop, partially visible in the image above, has been selected as the target for dumping the sand sample and conducting examinations this weekend. After observations with ChemCam and Mastcam of the bedrock target named “Kuiseb,” the rover will reverse its direction slightly to the left and then move forward to place the large outcrop within reach of the robotic arm.
Following these activities, a series of images will be taken of the workspace to aid in selecting dump and contact science targets for tomorrow. These plans are being developed by Ken Herkenhoff and are subject to change based on various factors related to the Martian environment, communication connections, and the status of the rover.