Curiosity First Rock Star, Up-Close

This close-up image shows the first target NASA Curiosity rover aims to zap with its Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument. The instrument will analyze that spark with a telescope and identify the chemical elements in the target.

This close-up image shows the first target NASA Curiosity rover aims to zap with its Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument. The instrument will analyze that spark with a telescope and identify the chemical elements in the target.