Curiosity’s Investigation into the Dark and Light Portions of Garden City’s Veins: Uncovering New Geological Insights on Mars

Curiosity’s two-sol plan for today is centered on investigating the dark and light portions of the veins at “Garden City.” The rover will utilize its MAHLI and APXS instruments to analyze the veins and search for variations in chemistry using ChemCam and Mastcam observations. Additionally, Curiosity will conduct environmental monitoring activities to measure atmospheric composition and opacity, as well as search for dust devils.

Although the weekend plan did not go as expected, the images received so far show that the outcrop is complex and requires further exploration. The team is eager to delve deeper into the mysteries of Garden City and uncover more insights into the geology of the area. With each new discovery, Curiosity continues to provide valuable data that enhances our understanding of the Martian landscape.