Clay-bearing Unit Target Aberlady: Analyzing for Drilling Potential

Our Monday drive brought two potential drill targets into clearer view. The prime candidate, known as “Aberlady,” showed similarities in color, structure, and texture to the Sol 2365 target “Longannet.” This similarity gave the science team confidence in Aberlady as a promising site for our first drilling efforts in the clay-bearing unit.

Today, the science team decided to conduct various observations to evaluate Aberlady’s structure, texture, and chemistry. They used instruments like APXS and ChemCam, as well as detailed images taken by MAHLI. The data gathered will be crucial in making the final decision on whether to proceed with drilling at Aberlady.

The results of these observations are expected before planning tomorrow, allowing the science team to determine if Aberlady is the right target for drilling. The anticipation of what Aberlady may reveal is high, so stay tuned for updates on our findings.