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June 25, 2021

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Scientists resume use of Curiosity rover’s drill and internal lab instruments

June 5, 2018

Using new drilling techniques after a stalled electrical motor halted sampling operations on Mars, the Curiosity rover has delivered rock powder to one of its onboard lab instruments for analysis for the first time since 2016, officials said Monday.