Curiosity Rover Takes a Bite of the Red Planet
After taking two “sample” bites, the Mars Curiosity Rover has ingested a third bite to be studied by the Chemistry and Mineralogy (CheMin) instrument. CheMin, which uses X-ray diffraction, will allow scientists to make the most accurate analysis ever undertaken of minerals on Mars. Although the mission’s primary purpose is study whether or not the landing location ever offered conditions conducive […]
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