The award moves NASA and ESA a step closer to realizing Mars Sample Return, an ambitious planetary exploration program that will build upon decades of science, knowledge, and experience.
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Flight 34 Was Short But Significant
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Compared to some of the other flights this past year, Flight 34 might not stand out. Even...
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Clays, Not Water, Are Likely Source of Mars ‘Lakes’
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Three studies published in the past month have cast doubt on the premise of subsurface lakes below the Martian...
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Building a Mars Treasure Chest, One Test Tube at a Time
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This week, the Perseverance team here on Earth hopes to make scientific treasure hunting history on Mars. Read More
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Flight 37 Preview – By the Numbers
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Flight number: 37 Date of flight: NET Dec. 17 Flight duration: 49 seconds Horizontal flight distance: 180 feet (55...
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NASA’s Perseverance Studies the Wild Winds of Jezero Crater
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The rover’s weather sensors witnessed daily whirlwinds and more while studying the Red Planet. Read More
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NASA’s Perseverance Scouts Mars Sample Return Campaign Landing Sites
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The six-wheeled explorer has inspected a stretch of the Red Planet to see if it is flat enough for...
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NASA and ESA Agree on Next Steps to Return Mars Samples to Earth
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The agency’s Perseverance rover will establish the first sample depot on Mars. Read More
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NASA’s Next Mars Rover Is Ready for the Most Precise Landing Yet
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What to expect when the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover arrives at the Red Planet on Feb. 18, 2021. Read...