CodeRedR51
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Yeah saw that posted on facebook yesterday. 
At the center of this image from NASA's Curiosity rover is the hole in a rock called "John Klein" where the rover conducted its first sample drilling on Mars. The drilling took place on Feb. 8, 2013, or Sol 182, Curiosity's 182nd Martian day of operations. Several preparatory activities with the drill preceded this operation, including a test that produced the shallower hole on the right two days earlier, but the deeper hole resulted from the first use of the drill for rock sample collection.
I'm just fascinated how the planet is so red but you dig into it and it's definitely not the same as the exterior...
I agree the sand does look a little wet. I wonder if they are using a cooling solution for the drill bit to prevent the bit from overheating and breaking. Or are they just going in dry?It almost looks like wet sand.
Science, wooo!!!
Love these pictures.
John Klein is such a rock hole.
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Well, you can't judge a planet by its cover .....
...or are they just going in dry?![]()
Keep in mind, it is red due to oxidization (rust). Ever sand a rusted spot before applying a sealant or paint?