NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured these plate-like rocks near the Gediz Vallis channel using its Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on Nov. 11, 2024. This resistant platy texture at the top of the layered rock could not yet be examined, as the team found it unsafe to move the arm.
Since Curiosity is over the Gediz Vallis channel, the rover is set to drive on the dark, banded material once again. Mastcam is also being used to image some interesting polygonal textures observed in a few rocks around the rover. All four targets of polygonal rocks have been named “Acrodectes Peak” by the team.
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As Curiosity drives further away from the Gediz Vallis channel, the exploration of the sulfate unit continues. Although the driving is tough at times, the beautiful discoveries and amazing geology make the tough times worth it,” said the NASA Science Editorial Team.
