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Jam packed issues filled with the latest cutting-edge research, technology and theories delivered in an entertaining and visually stunning way, aiming to educate and inspire readers of all agesThis is an image of the rim that the Perseverance rover took on sol 383 when it was traversing the crater floor. Dox Castle is located at the top of the image in the far ground.
Dox Castle also sits between what’s known as the “Margin Unit” that lines the inside of the crater rim and the rim itself, offering scientists a rare opportunity to study ancient, asteroid-impacted rocks strewn in the transitioning region and piece together the Red Planet’s layered history. Perseverance is now following a route planned by its team of scientists and engineers, who were astonished there was even a viable route toward Dox Castle the rover could drive along. While its path was crafted based on orbital images, the rover is relying on its automatic navigation system to keep it safe as iton 23-degree rocky slopes and gains a total of 1,000 feet — its most challenging ascent yet.
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