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Curiosity Blog | Sols 3900-3901: Making the Most of Limited Power

Curiosity Blog | Sols 3900-3901: Making the Most of Limited Power

Dr. Ken Herkenhoff usually shares the tactical planning work he and others are doing as part of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory rover mission, but this...

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Sols 3895-3897: Navigating Through the Crater Cluster

Sols 3895-3897: Navigating Through the Crater Cluster

Earth planning date: Friday, July 21, 2023

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Curiosity Blog | Sols 3853–3856: Time To Try a New Route

Curiosity Blog | Sols 3853–3856: Time To Try a New Route

Dr. Lauren Edgar shares the tactical planning work she and others are doing as part of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory rover mission: This blog covers...

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It is easier than ever to view Mars landscapes in high resolution

It is easier than ever to view Mars landscapes in high resolution

U.S. Geological Survey releases huge amounts of Mars data in ready-to-use formats. This will allow scientists and the public to view Mars at high...

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USGS Flagstaff Science Campus' Poster Social Convenes With Success

USGS Flagstaff Science Campus' Poster Social Convenes With Success

On Thursday, 1 June 2023, USGS Astrogeology hosted its annual poster session, a highly anticipated social event where members of the Flagstaff Science...

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Astrogeology celebrates STEM-based outreach in the community

Astrogeology celebrates STEM-based outreach in the community

This year marks the tenth year Astrogeology has joined STEM City’s community-based initiative to strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math...

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Curiosity Blog | Sols 3819–3820: Brushing Ubajara

Curiosity Blog | Sols 3819–3820: Brushing Ubajara

Dr. Ken Herkenhoff shares the tactical planning work he and others are doing as part of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory rover mission. Set eyes on a...

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Astrogeology remembers Dr. Gene Shoemaker on his birthday, April 28

Astrogeology remembers Dr. Gene Shoemaker on his birthday, April 28

USGS Astrogeology raises a toast to the significant contributions made by Eugene (“Gene”) Shoemaker to planetary science, astronaut geologic training...

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Sols 3798-3799: Digging in to the details

Sols 3798-3799: Digging in to the details

NASA's Curiosity rover continues to analyze the Martian surface.

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Map Highlight(s): Say Cheese, Mars! Shalbatana Vallis + Mariner 9 Quadrangles

Map Highlight(s): Say Cheese, Mars! Shalbatana Vallis + Mariner 9 Quadrangles

The recently released USGS Geologic Map of the Source Region of Shalbatana Vallis, Mars (Berman et al., 2023) is a detailed look at one of Mars'...

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USGS-NASA Planetary Geologic Mapping Quarterly Update - Spring 2023

USGS-NASA Planetary Geologic Mapping Quarterly Update - Spring 2023

Welcome to the first USGS-NASA Planetary Geologic Mapping Program Quarterly Report! We have been focusing on getting USGS-published geologic maps...

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The paper is out: Did you know about cascading hazards from asteroid impacts?

The paper is out: Did you know about cascading hazards from asteroid impacts?

Medium-sized asteroids hit Earth frequently without major devastation, but there is more to an asteroid impact than meets the eye. Impacts can cause...

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