PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The Curiosity Mars rover will attempt to travel over a sandy dune standing in its way, to avoid other paths that could potentially damage its wheels.
The dune stands between the rover and a small valley, with scientists at NASA preferring to go over the dune rather than taking other routes that could be riddled with sharp rocks. Curiosity's titanium wheels have already taken a beating, with recent pictures showing multiple rips and punctures.