Exploring Mars’ Hidden Gems: A Daily Diary of Remote Science Activities on Rover Curiosity

In the morning, we will be dropping off items to CheMin and incorporating remote science activities into our schedule. We will begin by using Mastcam to capture a 53-frame stereo mosaic of the fractured intermediate unit to the southeast. This mosaic will document our surroundings and aid in planning our driving path after completing drilling at Mary Anning.

Following Mastcam’s work, ChemCam will use its laser on the target “Bishop’s Palace” to observe small-scale layering and potential diagenetic features. Additionally, ChemCam will use its Remote Micro Imager (RMI) to create a long-distance mosaic of the “Maybole” target, a layered outcrop on a nearby hill. Overlapping frames between the RMI and Mastcam mosaics were intentionally planned to ensure consistent lighting conditions for comparison.

Later in the day, we will capture a documentation image of the ChemCam target Bishop’s Palace with Mastcam. Atmospheric monitoring activities with Navcam are also included in the plan. To continue our change detection campaign, we will take a MARDI image at our current location.