Like any vehicle , Curiosity ’s wheels have to roll over whatever rest in its path . woefully , that way is n’t always smooth : now , the rover ’s got a clump of rock music wedge in one of the groove of its wheels .
According to New Scientist , NASA scientist are n’t too interested about the rock . They do n’t expect it to affect the carrying out of the Rover , and while plans have apparently been discussed to shake the rock free , “ it is adept to let this lessen off naturally , ” concord to NASA scientist Chris Roumeliotis .
That might be because Curiosity ’s wheels are already in a pretty bad room . Last class , it came to light that the rover ’s wheel arealready in tatters — though one of the best solutions to draw out their life was said to be driving over smoother terrain . distinctly that has n’t quite been going to plan . [ New Scientist ]
rarity ’s Wheels Are Falling Apart ( And How We Can puzzle out It )
look-alike by NASA / JPL - Caltech / MSSS
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