Curiosity Rover Packs Up Drill, Hits the Martian Road Again

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - 18:00 in Astronomy & Space

Mission team members had been considering drilling a rock dubbed "Bonanza King" but scrapped the idea after pre-drilling activities suggested that the stone is not stable enough. Curiosity has instead resumed the long drive to the towering Mount Sharp.

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