NASA’s Perseverance Rover Reaches Top of Jezero Crater Rim - NASA
The road ahead will be even more scientifically intriguing, and probably somewhat easier-going, now that the six-wheeler has completed its long climb to theAnthony Greicius (NASA)
The road ahead will be even more scientifically intriguing, and probably somewhat easier-going, now that the six-wheeler has completed its long climb to theAnthony Greicius (NASA)
The review takes a close look the final flight of the agency’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, which was the first aircraft to fly on another world.Anthony Greicius (NASA)
The tiny, potato-shaped moon Phobos, one of two Martian moons, cast a silhouette as it passed in front of the Sun, creating an eye in Mars’ sky.Anthony Greicius (NASA)
On its way up the side of Jezero Crater, the agency’s latest Red Planet off-roader peers all the way back to its landing site and scopes the path ahead.Anthony Greicius (NASA)
On its way up the side of Jezero Crater, the agency’s latest Red Planet off-roader peers all the way back to its landing site and scopes the path ahead.Anthony Greicius (NASA)
After 2½ years exploring Jezero Crater’s floor and river delta, the rover will ascend to an area where it will search for more discoveries that could rewriteAnthony Greicius (NASA)
The six-wheeled geologist found a fascinating rock that has some indications it may have hosted microbial life billions of years ago, but further research isAnthony Greicius (NASA)
Artificial intelligence is helping scientists to identify minerals within rocks studied by the Perseverance rover.Anthony Greicius (NASA)
This labyrinth – with a silhouette of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes at its center – is used as a calibration target for the cameras and laser thatNASA
After six months of effort, an instrument that helps the Mars rover look for potential signs of ancient microbial life has come back online.Anthony Greicius (NASA)
Tucked away with each rock and soil sample collected by the agency’s Perseverance rover is a potential boon for atmospheric scientists.Anthony Greicius (NASA)
Originally thought of as little more than a route clear of rover-slowing boulders, Neretva Vallis has provided a bounty of geologic options for the scienceAnthony Greicius (NASA)
After investigating the high-standing bedrock at the Bunsen Peak workspace deep within the Margin Unit, the unique nature and composition of this rock was deemed worthy for collection of Perseverance’s 24th rock core sample, Comet Geyser! Bunsen Peak…science.nasa.gov
The final downlink shift by the Ingenuity team was a time to reflect on a highly successful mission — and to prepare the first aircraft on another world forNaomi Hartono (NASA)
The 24th sample taken by the six-wheeled scientist offers new clues about Jezero Crater and the lake it may have once held.Naomi Hartono (NASA)
Engineers are working to stabilize a dust cover on one of the science instrument’s cameras.Anthony Greicius (NASA)
Now at 1,000 days on Mars, the mission has traversed an ancient river and lake system, collecting valuable samples along the way.Naomi Hartono (NASA)
Rovers and orbiters will continue collecting limited data during a two-week communications pause due to the position of Earth, the Sun, and the Red Planet.Naomi Hartono (NASA)
Rovers and orbiters will continue collecting limited data during a two-week communications pause due to the position of Earth, the Sun, and the Red Planet.Naomi Hartono (NASA)
The six-wheeled geologist spotted the twister as part of an atmospheric exploration of Jezero Crater.Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA)
The helicopter performed a short hop to help the team better understand why its previous flight was interrupted.NASA Mars Exploration
Look at this big chunky weirdo. 🪨 I love it.
I spotted this boulder from a distance and have come in for a closer look. It’s harder than most, with an odd shape and makeup. #SamplingMars could be a challenge here, but I’m up for it!
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The six-wheeled geologist is getting some assistance in its in search for diverse rock samples that could be brought to Earth for deeper investigation.NASA Mars Exploration
More about the Mars rock samples collected by the Perseverance rover that may one day be returned to Earth by a future mission for scientists to study.NASA Mars Exploration
As discussed in last week’s blog, the Science Team has been attempting to obtain a sample of a conglomerate rock unit on top of the fan in Jezero crater.go.nasa.gov
It takes six custom wheels and some fancy suspension to stay safe on Mars, and the folks at LEGO have recreated my unusual mobility system in a new model.
Learn more about this collaboration: go.nasa.gov/3Np4g9W
See how the real designs work: go.nasa.gov/3dJu1PA
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A new STEM-themed kit developed in cooperation with NASA-JPL is designed to spark kids’ interest in engineering and space via traditional toys and augmented reality.NASA Mars Exploration
Heads up, #StLouis! The #MarsRoverTour is now landing at @STLScienceCtr. Opening weekend kicks off this Friday, June 23. Join mission team members from @nasa and check out full-scale models of @NASAPersevere and the #MarsHelicopter!
More info: go.nasa.gov/marsrovertour
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Mars Perseverance model and related exhibits go on the road to museums around the country.go.nasa.gov
Sometimes #SamplingMars has its surprises. Hear from one of my scientists about the first sample I collected, and how we made Martian “lemonade” when Mars gave us a lemon. 🔴 🍋
More on each of my samples: mars.nasa.gov/mars-rock-sample…
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More about the Mars rock samples collected by the Perseverance rover that may one day be returned to Earth by a future mission for scientists to study.NASA Mars Exploration
As I travel around #SamplingMars, I’m collecting little pieces of history – the history of our solar system. Each sample I collect has a story to tell. Hear what’s special about the pair we call “Hazeltop” and “Bearwallow.”
All my samples: mars.nasa.gov/mars-rock-sample…
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More about the Mars rock samples collected by the Perseverance rover that may one day be returned to Earth by a future mission for scientists to study.NASA Mars Exploration
Hmm. After two tries drilling this pebbly outcrop, it seems this crumbly rock doesn’t want to hold together for a core sample. I’ll look for something similar at another spot nearby.
Why are pebbles so enticing? ➡️go.nasa.gov/3OVzUhO
Where to next? ➡️go.nasa.gov/42BHPEk
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The Perseverance rover has been exploring the top of the Western fan in Jezero crater for some time now, but new observations never fail to offer new insights.go.nasa.gov
NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover will look for signs of past microbial life, cache rock and soil samples, and prepare for future human exploration.mars.nasa.gov
Zooming in on Belva Crater. Places like this, where nature has done the excavating for you, can be great for getting a look at exposed rocks from under the surface. Hooray for meteorites! ☄️
See what clues I’m picking up on here: go.nasa.gov/3MDM9xX
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The six-wheeled scientist encountered the crater during its latest science campaign in search of rock samples that could be brought to Earth for deeper investigation.NASA Mars Exploration
Question: When you see something like this, do you say, “Huh, a pile of rocks.” – or something more like, “Whoa! Crazy tall, tilted, sedimentary layers! Formed by a fast-moving ancient river, maybe?”
(I think you know where I stand.)
Latest findings: go.nasa.gov/42OsAs8
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Evidence left in rocks is leading scientists to rethink what watery environments looked like on ancient Mars.NASA Mars Exploration
When I recently dropped 10 lightsabers – I mean *sample tubes* – on Mars, I was laying the groundwork for a potentially thrilling sequel. Future droids may recover this special cache. Meanwhile, there’s more to do on this desert planet…
Spot the Spacecraft – a little challenge for you, in two levels of difficulty:
The #MarsHelicopter and I have been closer together lately, allowing us to snap pics of each other for the first time in a while. Can you find me in one of these images, and Ingenuity in the other? 🔍
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