Overview

• On July 26, Curiosity executed a multitasking demonstration by capturing a 15-image Mastcam mosaic while driving and communicating with an orbiter across boxwork formations
• The MMRTG’s declining power output is managed through consolidated command sequences and dynamic nap scheduling to extend Curiosity’s daily energy budget
• JPL’s wheel-wear reduction algorithm mitigates further damage to the rover’s cuffed wheels after more than 22 miles of travel, preserving mobility on rugged terrain
• Curiosity is actively drilling and chemically analyzing freshly collected samples in the lower foothills of Mount Sharp to study mineralized ridges formed by ancient groundwater
• Autonomy upgrades enable the rover to self-prioritize science tasks and shorten command cycles, boosting efficiency in its 13th year on Mars