
This close-up image shows the first target NASA Curiosity rover aims to zap with its Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument. The instrument will analyze that spark with a telescope and identify the chemical elements in the target.
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NASA ID
PIA16073
Date Created
August 17, 2012
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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