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#1540 by FutureSpaceTourist on 05 Aug, 2023 15:23
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https://twitter.com/marscuriosity/status/1687843401650040832Quote
Today, I'm celebrating my 11th landiversary! 🥳
In this last year, I’ve surpassed 30km, spotted another meteorite, entered a new quadrant, and encountered my toughest climb yet.
I've got more science-ing to do - so here's to more exploring on the Red Planet!
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#1541 by ZuluLima on 06 Aug, 2023 02:43
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1. Those wheels actually look pretty damned good for 11 years and 30km.
2. What I wouldn't give for that meteorite! -
#1542 by catdlr on 06 Aug, 2023 03:53
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1. Those wheels actually look pretty damned good for 11 years and 30km.
I thought so myself until I saw the video that came with those pictures
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#1543 by whitelancer64 on 08 Aug, 2023 21:38
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1. Those wheels actually look pretty damned good for 11 years and 30km.
I thought so myself until I saw the video that came with those pictures
It's not so bad when you remember that a large part of that damage happened in its second year on Mars. Once NASA figured out how to spot and avoid dangerous (to the wheels) terrain, the rate of damage accrual went way down. A few holes and broken grousers aside, the wheels are in decent shape all things considered. -
#1544 by Blackstar on 09 Aug, 2023 14:54
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It's not so bad when you remember that a large part of that damage happened in its second year on Mars. Once NASA figured out how to spot and avoid dangerous (to the wheels) terrain, the rate of damage accrual went way down. A few holes and broken grousers aside, the wheels are in decent shape all things considered.
Yeah, that's a point worth repeating--once they knew about it, they compensated.
I was at JPL a few weeks ago and I think somebody told me that they recently did a new software update to further avoid problems with the wheels. Not sure of my memory, however. I asked what was the limiting factor for lifetime for Curiosity and was told that it is funding, not power or mechanical. -
#1545 by FutureSpaceTourist on 07 Nov, 2023 08:34
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https://twitter.com/marscuriosity/status/1721667473215479997Quote
4,000 glorious sols
When I landed on Mars in 2012, I set off to find out if the planet was habitable to ancient microscopic life. After completing my prime mission in 2014, I’m still going strong at 4,000 sols on the Red Planet!
And I’m not done yet:
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/9508/nasas-curiosity-rover-clocks-4000-days-on-mars/
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#1546 by Blackstar on 21 Dec, 2023 02:12
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Jezero Crater today.
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#1547 by Phil Stooke on 21 Dec, 2023 21:26
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Nice view of Jezero all the way from Gale crater!
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#1548 by Blackstar on 22 Dec, 2023 15:45
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Nice view of Jezero all the way from Gale crater!
Yeah, I posted it to the wrong thread. But in my defense, it was late, and I was drunk. -
#1549 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Dec, 2023 17:04
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https://twitter.com/marscuriosity/status/1740418956010406302Quote
Hey look – I’m a sundial!
Ok, not exactly, but I did get a sol to enjoy my surroundings. During solar conjunction, I used my hazard cameras to study the Martian weather and dust.
As this Earth year comes to an end, I hope you’ll take the time to soak in what’s around you. -
#1550 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Dec, 2023 18:48
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#1551 by catdlr on 29 Mar, 2024 17:18
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https://twitter.com/NASAJPL/status/1773769923749458192Quote
What has @MarsCuriosity been up to lately?
The rover is exploring Gediz Vallis channel, an area that may indicate liquid water flowed in this part of the Red Planet for much longer than previously thought.
See it from Curiosity's perspective ⬇️
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#1552 by Blackstar on 03 May, 2024 00:07
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#1553 by ddspaceman on 10 Jun, 2024 19:09
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Curiosity Rover
@MarsCuriosity
See those moving specks?
Recently, my routine dust monitoring coincided with a major solar event hitting the Red Planet, and the charged particles that hit my camera caused distortions. It's the biggest radiation surge I've detected since landing in 2012! http://go.nasa.gov/3xc6DZK
https://twitter.com/MarsCuriosity/status/1800204031308271999
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#1554 by FutureSpaceTourist on 18 Jul, 2024 17:54
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#1555 by Blackstar on 18 Jul, 2024 19:45
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https://www.nasa.gov/missions/mars-science-laboratory/curiosity-rover/nasas-curiosity-rover-discovers-a-surprise-in-a-martian-rock/
Now if Curiosity can only find saltpeter and charcoal, and maybe a bamboo tube and large diamonds, it can defeat the Gorn!
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#1556 by MickQ on 18 Jul, 2024 21:29
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Sulphur ?? I thought it was remnants of Kirk’s shirt.
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#1557 by Blackstar on 18 Jul, 2024 21:34
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Sulphur ?? I thought it was remnants of Kirk’s shirt.
I am revoking your Trekkie badge.
Kirk used part of his pants as the fuse.