Curiosity’s daily plan on Mars involves a variety of scientific observations and analyses to deepen our understanding of the Red Planet. The rover is currently positioned on the east side of the Naukluft Plateau, where it will conduct targeted remote sensing and imaging in preparation for contact science activities.
On the first sol, the ChemCam and Mastcam instruments will be used to observe targets “Uniab” and “Tumas.” These observations will provide valuable insights into the local stratigraphy and diagenetic features in the area. Following these observations, Curiosity will take images of its surroundings to prepare for potential contact science activities in the coming days.
On the second sol, Curiosity will begin with early morning atmospheric monitoring observations before moving on to CheMin analysis of Gobabeb #6 sample acquired back at Namib dune. In the afternoon, Curiosity will capture a long-distance RMI mosaic of Peace Vallis, a feature in Martian landscape. Additionally, throughout the day, it will continue monitoring atmospheric opacity and studying sky above Mount Sharp.
By conducting these observations and analyses, Curiosity’s science team aims to gain a better understanding of Mars’ geology and atmosphere in this specific region. This knowledge gained from this mission helps us further explore our knowledge about Red Planet.
