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Exploring the Naukluft Plateau: Mars Rover Opportunity’s Drive and Scientific Discoveries

Today, the Mars Rover Opportunity is set to continue its drive across the Naukluft Plateau. The rugged terrain demands careful planning of the course to ensure safe navigation. Scientific activities scheduled for today include using the ChemCam and Mastcam to observe and analyze the local bedrock. Additionally, the Mastcam will be used to create a mosaic to document the sedimentary structures in the area. There will also be observations to assess atmospheric opacity.

After the drive, post-drive imaging will be conducted to prepare for future targeting and potential contact science in the weekend plan. The team remains focused on gathering as much data as possible to further explore the Martian terrain. Data recovered from the missing MRO pass on Sol 1290 confirmed that the 23 meter drive went smoothly, giving hope for more successful drives in future missions.

Aiden Johnson

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