Opportunity Studies Mars' 'Marquette Island'

While its twin Spirit is currently struggling to get out of Troy, the sandy trap that has been keeping it hostage since late April, Opportunity is having a field day studying a rock known as Marquette Island. On Sol 2070 (Nov. 19), the explorations robot used its rock abrasion tool's wir... [ read more >> ]

Opportunity investigating Marquette Island on Mars. Peck Bay is seen under the tip of the robotic arm

Image comment: Opportunity investigating Marquette Island on Mars. Peck Bay is seen under the tip of the robotic arm
Image credits: NASA / JPL-Caltech

Opportunity investigating Marquette Island on Mars. Peck Bay is seen under the tip of the robotic arm