a science team member of the Mars Exploration Rover Project at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. Rice explained that the Columbia Hills form a rugged ridge complex comprised of 7 peaks ...

“In considering Columbia Hills, the selection committee recognized ... Enhanced navigation across all kinds of complex terrain means Mars 2020 can get its primary scientific chores done far ...

they discussed the merits and potential scientific opportunities of four candidate landing sites—Columbia Hills, Northeast Syrtis, Midway, and Jezero crater—for the next Mars rover ...