Mars Rover : Perseverance

On July 30th, 2020, NASA launched a rocket that contained a rover called - Perseverance.

It will explore mars and will give samples of the soil of the mars and bring it back to Earth so that the scientists can research.
NASA is also planning to send the first man on Mars, which is after the Artemis Mission - Launching the first woman and the next Man on the moon by 2024. (you will see it in my future posts)
This would be the next step for Human mankind in the 21st century.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT PERSEVERANCE

Rover Name: Perseverance

Mission: Mars 2020

Launched: July 30, 2020

Launch location: Cape Canerval, Air force station, Florida

Landing: Feb 18, 2021

Landing site: Jezero Crater, Mars

Mission duration: At least 1 year at mars (687 Earth days)

So, the main job of this rover will seek a sign of Ancient life and collect rock samples and comes back to Earth.

That's all for today's blog, Will be back with more facts and information.

Bye!

Raksita Rajagopal

Peace wins:)

Credits: Information from NASA official page.

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