A Curiosity plan prepared on October 30 covered three Martian days, sols 5060–5062, with fewer activities so the rover could build up energy before completing its Nazca drilling campaign. The rover had already drilled the target and delivered samples to the SAM and CheMin instruments.

Remote observations of rocks, dust and atmospheric conditions continued during the lighter schedule. Further sample analysis and drill cleanup remained on the agenda.

On sol 5061, the team tested transferring CheMin data to the rover’s computer while transmitting information to an orbiter. Running tasks together could reduce energy use by shortening the rover’s active time. Engineers still needed to assess the results.