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SCIENCEMay 6 · 17:38 UTCTHE REGISTER

Mars rover hits rocky snag with power tool

NASA's Curiosity Rover encountered a problem when a rock got stuck to its drill after sampling a Martian rock called Atacama. The team used remote-controlled maneuvers to free the tool. The incident is similar to everyday DIY experiences with power tools.

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