NASA • 5/19/2026

The Curiosity rover is set to drill at a new target called Campo Marte after freeing its arm from the "Atacama" block. This new drill target represents the same geologic stratum as Atacama, which is the layered sulfate unit above the boxwork. The blog post is written by Lucy Lim, a Planetary Scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, with an Earth planning date of May 15, 2026.
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