Submitted by Pluto_and_Charon t3_y8e3al in space
Override9636 t1_it29iw6 wrote
Reply to comment by purplelegs in Curiosity Mars Rover Reaches Long-Awaited Salty Region by Pluto_and_Charon
That's the Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) antenna used to communicate back and forth with Earth through orbiting satellites around Mars. Not sure exactly what that cover is, but it likely helps with the signaling or protects it from the harsh environment.
purplelegs t1_it4dl1b wrote
Oh wow that’s awesome, thanks for the knowledge!
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