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Mars Perseverance Sol 0: Lander Vision System Camera
NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Lander Vision System Camera. This camera is mounted on the left side near the front of the rover and looks down at the surface to aid with Terrain-Relative Navigation.
This image was acquired on Feb. 28, 2021 (Sol 0) at the local mean solar time of 15:50:46.
Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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