NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover

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Attempt # 1 to free the stuck drill fails (Sol 4879) (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 weeks ago by paulhammond5155@lemmy.world to c/curiosityrover@lemmy.world

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See the dust cascading off the suspended rock in this animated GIF. This strongly suggest they ran a voice coil to vibrate the drill bit for 15 minutes to tray and free the stuck bit.

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[–] lemming@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Wow, what a great answer! Thanks for all the information!

[–] paulhammond5155@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Thanks for all the information!

You're welcome, glad to be of help.

I'm just a mission nerd, that's followed this mission since its design stage, and more than happy to answer questions :)