One of the most advanced engineering aspects about the
Curiosity Rover is its 2.1 meters long robotic arm. This incredibly advanced
engineering structure can spin up to 350 degrees, and is composed of a total of
three joints that allow the arm to be contracted and extended to the needed
enlargement. It has a total of five devices attached to it, being three
dedicated mainly to the collection of samples; these devices are a drill, a
brush and a tool for scooping samples. The other two mechanisms are an X-ray
spectrometer and a camera.
In other
related news, a very important instrument that is supposed to be carried inside
the “Insight” spaceship, to be launch early next year 2016, has been
experiencing a leak, identified to be located in the vacuum container in which
section most suitable sensors are located. This, of course, represents a
significant threat to Mars exploration mission. NASA and CNES (French Space
Agency) experts are addressing this issue now.
Alejandro Diaz and Reidel Nabut
Chm 1045 Honors
Dr. Carlos Fernandez
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