Scientists still confident Curiosity can complete mission

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The Mars Curiosity rover has sustained more damage to it's wheels than was anticipated. Forcing NASA to reconsider the route to its primary goal, Mount Sharp.

Although scientists are confident they can still complete the mission, it has meant taking a much closer look at the route, and driving backwards to prevent the front wheels from failing.

The rover is traversing a section of ground en route to its goal that is particularly dangerous as it is the same type of surface that has caused the majority of the wheel damage.

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2014-07-20 21:07
Mars Curiosity rover sustains wheel damage but scientists remain hopeful
zafiro17@pipedot.org
The Mars Curiosity rover has sustained more damage to it's wheels than was has sustainticipated serious damage to its wheels. FPhotos reveal the damage was more extensive than expected, whingch may cause NASA to reconsider the route to Curiosity's primary goal, Mount Sharp.

Al Nonethougheless, scientists are confident they mission can still be completed, but the mission, may need revamping. It has meant taking a much closer look at the proposed route to Mount Sharp, and driving backwards to prevent the front wheels from failing.

The Curioversity is now traversing a section of ground en route to its goal that is particularly dangerous as it is the same type of surface that has caused the majority of the wheel damage. Cross your fingers for Curiosity and pay close attention: it's going to be a wild ride!
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