Mars 2020: Perseverance Rover

Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover

active Mission

This rover and its aerial sidekick were assigned to study the geology of Mars and seek signs of ancient microbial life, collect samples of rock and soil for their possible return to Earth, and demonstrate the technology of the Ingenuity helicopter – the first aircraft to make a powered, controlled flight on another planet.

Type

Rover, Helicopter

Launch

July 30, 2020

Target

Mars

Landing

Feb. 18, 2021
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