The Sol 685 plan includes a pre-drive science block, followed by 2.5 hours of driving and post-drive imaging for targeting purposes. During the pre-drive science block, the rover will conduct environmental monitoring using ChemCam passive spectroscopy to analyze atmospheric composition and Mastcam measurements to assess atmospheric dust opacity. The rover is expected to cover approximately 60 meters as it navigates through loose sand and ripples before ascending onto the Zabriskie Plateau, named after a sandstone formation near Shoshone, California. Tomorrow will be a restricted sol as the team waits for data to come down, with plans for possible contact science and more driving over the weekend. Note that these plans may change due to various factors related to the Martian environment, communication relays, and rover status.
Exploring the Red Planet: Sol 685 Update on Rover’s Driving, Science and Imaging Mission
