NASA: Curiosity rover's drive system working well
The Curiosity rover's drive system is working well, NASA has announced after several tests.
These included going forward about 4.5 metres (15 feet), rotating 120 degrees and then reversing about 2.5 metres (8 feet).
The mission's lead rover driver, Matt Heverly, said: "We have a fully functioning mobility system with lots of amazing exploration ahead."
Its first drive is scheduled for early September.
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