The two cryogenic load cells took three years of collaboration to develop prior to Curiosity’s launch, and FUTEK is proud to say that they are still performing within their original specifications. The sensors are responsible for monitoring the force of the drill bit located on Curiosity’s arm as well as monitoring the maneuvers of the robot’s drilling arm.
The many discoveries made by Curiosity continue to impress and astound FUTEK’s team and the world, and it will be exciting to see what the future has in store for the Mars Rover. The mission is currently exploring the lower slopes inside of the Gale Crater in hopes of gathering new vital information about the environmental conditions on Mars.
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