Sol 4954 to 4960 marked a period of focused activity for NASA’s Curiosity rover, primarily driven by the efforts of its engineering team. Lucy Thompson, as Senior Research Scientist at the University of New Brunswick, serves as an APXS uplink lead and strategic planner during rover operations. Her role involves close collaboration with the rover engineers daily. These sols centered around utilizing the APXS instrument to analyze the chemical composition of various targets including rocks and unconsolidated materials. The mission continues to rely on the expertise and dedication of these engineers in achieving scientific objectives.
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