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Mars Perseverance Sol 627: Descent Stage Down-Look Camera
NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image during its descent to Mars, using its Descent Stage Down-Look Camera. This camera is mounted on the bottom of the descent stage and looks at the rover.
This image was acquired on Nov. 25, 2022 (Sol 627) at the local mean solar time of 16:22:14.
Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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