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Image of the Week

Mars Perseverance Sol 1643: Right Navigation Camera (Navcam)

This image was taken by NAVCAM_RIGHT onboard NASA's Mars rover Perseverance on Sol 1643

This photo was selected by public vote and featured as "Image of the Week" for Week 242 (Sept. 28 - Oct. 4, 2025) of the Perseverance rover mission on Mars.

NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its onboard Right Navigation Camera (Navcam). The camera is located high on the rover's mast and aids in driving.

This image was acquired on Oct. 4, 2025 (Sol 1643) at the local mean solar time of 21:33:39.

Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech