The science team’s investigation at “Broad Cairn,” a new potential drill target, began after a six-meter drive from “Hallaig.” This location was identified as a flat area within the clay-bearing unit of the Martian terrain. The team commanded the rover to use the dust removal tool (DRT) to clean off the spot, followed by close-up pictures taken using the MAHLI camera. An Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer (APXS) integration was planned for the optimal time of day to ensure high-quality data collection.
The primary focus was on retrieving the data quickly, so other science observations were delayed until the next planning sol. As the team eagerly awaits the results of their analysis, anticipation builds as they hope to gain valuable insights from the information gathered at “Broad Cairn.”
