What has NASAPersevere been up to since it touched down at Jezero Crater in February? Take a look back at the first year on Mars for our Perseverance rover and Ingenuity MarsHelicopter:
In the 10 months since the rover landed, we’ve been busy! And it’s been a year of perseverance. From operating during COVID-19, to the challenges we experienced with sampling, to interpreting the scientific results, it’s such an appropriate name for the vehicle – but also for the team and the mission itself.
Now that we've collected samples, everyone wants to know when and how they'll be coming back. We can't wait for the future mission to pick them up and ferry them to earth to analyze if any of them show signs of ancient life. It feels great to be part of making history. What motivates us, as engineers and scientists exploring another planet, is the opportunity to continuously learn more.
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