
This image shows the first holes drilled by NASA Mars rover Curiosity at Mount Sharp. The loose material near the drill holes is drill tailings and an accumulation of dust that slid down the rock during drilling.
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NASA ID
PIA19036
Date Created
November 4, 2014
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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