Today’s plan involves capturing high-quality images and conducting remote science activities to further our understanding of the Martian environment. First, we will have Mastcam take a 53-frame stereo mosaic of the fractured intermediate unit to the southeast. This mosaic will provide valuable documentation of our surroundings and aid in planning our driving path after completing drilling at Mary Anning.
Following Mastcam’s work, ChemCam will use its laser on the target “Bishop’s Palace” to observe small-scale layering and potential diagenetic features. Additionally, ChemCam will use its Remote Micro Imager (RMI) to create a long-distance mosaic of the “Maybole” target, a layered outcrop on a nearby hill. The overlapping frames between the RMI and Mastcam mosaics were intentionally planned to ensure consistent lighting conditions for comparison.
Towards the end of the science block, Mastcam will capture a documentation image of the ChemCam target Bishop’s Palace. We will also conduct atmospheric monitoring activities with Navcam as part of our ongoing research efforts on Mars. Later in the day, we will take a MARDI image to continue our change detection campaign at our current location. Overall, these activities are critical in helping us better understand this fascinating planet and paving the way for future manned missions to Mars.
