Curiosity Finishes Close Inspection of Rock Target
Monday, September 24, 2012 - 18:30
in Astronomy & Space
NASA's rover Curiosity touched a Martian rock with its robotic arm for the first time on Sept. 22, assessing what chemical elements are in the rock called "Jake Matijevic."
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