Mars rover Curiosity has been exploring the Red Planet for over a year now and on Sol 1215, it traveled 67 meters towards the Namib Dune sampling site. The intended sampling spot can be seen in the middle of the Navcam image captured above. The plan for today includes another drive to reach the designated sampling spot and to prepare for “scuffing” – using a rover wheel to dig a small transect in the sand.
The science activities planned for today involve ChemCam and Mastcam observations to analyze the composition and opacity of the atmosphere. Additionally, a Mastcam observation will be conducted to monitor any movements in the sand. After the observations are completed, the rover will drive to a location within 5-6 meters of the intended sampling spot.
Once the drive is completed, post-drive imaging will be taken to prepare for a final adjustment tomorrow. Excitement is building for the upcoming sampling and scuffing activities, with