poor camera system in mars rover

The observation that the particle is embedded in the clod led scientists to assess this particle as Martian material, not something from the spacecraft as they had first assumed.


This assessment prompted the mission to continue scooping in the area, despite observations of a despite observations of a few light-toned particles in the area being scooped.


Researchers have also taken more pictures of a piece of material discovered near the rover.

It initially baffled Nasa, but it is now believed to be a small piece of plastic dislodged during the rover's trip and landing on the red planet.




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