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October 28, 2011
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Opportunity Continues to Drive North
Pasadena CA (JPL) Oct 28, 2011
The seasonal plan is for Opportunity to winter over on the north end of Cape York on the rim of Endeavour crater where northern tilts are favorable for energy production. As such, the project has been driving the rover in the direction of the north end of the cape with a route along the west side that creates opportunities for science along the way. The science team is on the lookout for veins of light-toned material, putative fracture-fill. On Sol 2751 (Oct. 20, 2011), Opportunity traveled ... read more

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