Exploring the West Side of Upper Gediz Vallis, from Tungsten Hills to the Subsequent Rocky Waypoint

Sols 4302-4303: Exploring the West Side of Upper Gediz Vallis, from Tungsten Hills to the Subsequent Rocky Waypoint

The rover is enroute from the Tungsten Hills site to the next priority site for Gediz Vallis channel exploration. Our goal is to approach closely enough to conduct arm science on one of the many large dark-toned “float” blocks in the channel, as well as on one of the light-toned slabs. We have observed dark […]

asteroid impact

Astroid danger explanation

ESA and NASA Issue Joint Statement on Asteroid Danger In a rare show of collaboration, the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA have come together to address the potential threat posed by asteroids hurtling toward Earth. In a joint statement released today, the two space agencies highlighted the importance of monitoring and tracking near-Earth objects […]