NEW : The landscape of Sahara Desert , scientist observes . ` Apparently , there is a harder , rockier material beneath this veneer of gravel and pebbles , and obviously there 's some impact ejecta , Day : Images are used to program the rover for the next day , controller says . Curiosity photos show gouges left by its dramatic landing . Some snags reported Tuesday have been resolved , controllers say .
NEW : The landscape of Sahara Desert , scientist observes . Day : Images are used to program the rover for the next day , controller says . Curiosity photos show gouges left by its dramatic landing . Some snags reported Tuesday have been resolved , controllers say .