Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover

Ancient River Is Helping Perseverance Rover Do Its Work

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Meet the Mars Samples

As the Perseverance rover collects samples on Mars for potential delivery to Earth as part of Mars Sample Return, mission team members are sharing what makes each sample unique. Latest in the video series: two "fresh" igneous rock samples that may represent a unique chapter in the history of Jezero Crater. Watch Video Mars Sample Return

Landing in Living Rooms: LEGO Models of NASA Mars Rover and Helicopter

ROVER BLOG

La Vie en Rover: The June 2023 Mars 2020 Science Team Meeting in Paris, France

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Quick Facts

3D model image of the Perseverance Rover

Mission Name: Mars 2020
Rover Name: Perseverance
Main Job: Seek signs of ancient life and collect samples of rock and regolith (broken rock and soil) for possible return to Earth.
Launch: July 30, 2020
Landing: Feb. 18, 2021, Jezero Crater, Mars
Helicopter: The Mars Helicopter completed its 30-day technology demonstration and continues in its operations demo phase.
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See the latest weather report from the Perseverance rover at Jezero Crater.

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Blog updates written by Mars Perseverance mission team members.

Rover Update

See the latest images the Perseverance rover sends back here. Vote for your favorite to become "Image of the Week."

Artist's concept of the Perseverance Rover

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This web experience lets you hear what a person might sound like on the Red Planet. You can even record your own greeting and hear how you'd sound on Mars.

Sounds of Mars