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NASA’s Curiosity rover freed its drill after a Martian rock jammed the arm
NASA engineers solved an unusual problem on Mars after Curiosity drilled into a small rock that became stuck to the rover’s arm during sample collection.
Key Takeaways
- Curiosity’s drill became jammed when a rock stayed attached after drilling.
- NASA engineers tried multiple approaches before freeing it on May 1.
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