People's time is very important on the surface and you don't want to waste it doing reconnaissance. You want astronauts to do targeted surveys, to follow the water and maybe even signs of life. |
The trick is to make all of those elements work together. And it was a milestone that we've reached...I think the system is maturing nicely. |
What you're seeing is a fresh look at the whole science of data gathering. Basically, we're ensuring that we're ready for Utah. |