
This image shows what happened underneath NASA Phoenix Mars Lander Robotic Arm wrist on Sol 3. The pin that goes through the loop is what holds the wrist in place. The rotation of the wrist pops the pin free.
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NASA ID
PIA10729
Date Created
May 29, 2008
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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