NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image during its descent to Mars, using its Parachute Up-Look Camera B. This camera is mounted on the spacecraft's backshell and looks up at the parachute.
This image was acquired on June 27, 2021 (Sol 125) at the local mean solar time of 15:59:01.
Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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