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NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its onboard Left Navigation Camera (Navcam). The camera is located high on the rover's mast and aids in driving.
This image was acquired on Nov. 25, 2024 (Sol 1339) at the local mean solar time of 14:33:19.
Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Dec. 21 - 27, 2025
Mars Perseverance Sol 1725: Left Mastcam-Z Camera
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