Curiosity Blogs: Sol 2918: A short but sweet day of planning
By Astrogeology Science Center
October 21, 2020
The science team decided to stay at the Groken drill location a little bit longer to let SAM have a taste of this interesting sample. See it in the Hazcam image below.
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Today’s one-sol plan is focused on dropping off 4 portions of the Groken sample to SAM and then conducting an evolved gas analysis. But SAM can also be pretty power-hungry (that’s what happens when you’re working day and night!), so there wasn’t much room in the plan for other activities. That means it was a short but sweet day of planning for me as SOWG Chair, but I’m excited to learn what SAM thinks of this sample! We’ll pick up some additional science activities in tomorrow’s plan. The science team is also getting ready for our virtual team meeting which will take place tomorrow and Thursday. While I miss seeing everyone in person, I look forward to “meeting on Mars” to discuss recent results and upcoming plans!
By Lauren Edgar
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