Curiosity rover encountered a setback after discovering its target crater filled with wind-blown sand, preventing a planned drilling attempt. To avoid risks, scientists redirected the rover to nearby exposed bedrock and identified a new sulfate-rich site for sampling.
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Finds Crater Filled With Sand, Alters Drilling Plans
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April 23, 2026
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