Mars - NASA Science
WEBMars is one of the most explored bodies in our solar system, and it's the only planet where we've sent rovers to explore the alien landscape. NASA missions have found lots of evidence that Mars was much wetter and warmer, with a thicker atmosphere, billions of years ago. Explore with Us
Mars 2020: Perseverance Rover - NASA Science
WEBJul 30, 2020 · The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover searches for signs of ancient microbial life, to advance NASA's quest to explore the past habitability of Mars. The rover is collecting core samples of Martian rock and soil (broken rock and soil), for potential pickup by a future mission that would bring them to Earth for detailed study. Type.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sees Mars in a New Light
WEBJul 20, 2023 · A key objective for Perseverance’s mission on Mars is astrobiology, including the search for signs of ancient microbial life. The rover will characterize the planet’s geology and past climate, pave the way for human exploration of the Red Planet, and be the first mission to collect and cache Martian …
Perseverance Rover | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
WEBJul 30, 2020 · The Perseverance Mars rover is part of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program, a long-term effort of robotic exploration of the Red Planet. A key objective for Perseverance’s mission on Mars is astrobiology, including the search for signs of ancient microbial life.
Mars Exploration - NASA Science
WEBNASA’s Mars Exploration Program will focus the next two decades on its science-driven systemic approach on these strategic goals: exploring for potential life, understanding the geology and climate of Mars, and preparation for human exploration.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Begins Its First Science Campaign on Mars
WEBJun 9, 2021 · A key objective for Perseverance’s mission on Mars is astrobiology, including the search for signs of ancient microbial life. The rover will characterize the planet’s geology and past climate, pave the way for human exploration of the Red Planet, and be the first mission to collect and cache Martian rock and regolith.
NASA, ULA Launch Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission to …
WEBJul 30, 2020 · The Perseverance rover’s astrobiology mission is to seek out signs of past microscopic life on Mars, explore the diverse geology of its landing site, Jezero Crater, and demonstrate key technologies that will help us prepare for …
Mars 2020 Perseverance Landing Press Kit | Mission Overview
WEBNASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover will land on Mars on Feb. 18, 2021. Perseverance is the most sophisticated rover NASA has ever sent to the Red Planet, with a name that embodies NASA’s passion, and our nation’s capability, to …
Mars 2020 Perseverance Launch Press Kit | Mission Overview
WEBNASA’s next mission to Mars — the Mars 2020 Perseverance mission — will launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station as early as July 17, 2020. Perseverance is the most sophisticated rover NASA has ever sent to Mars, with a name that embodies NASA’s passion for taking on and overcoming challenges.
Perseverance Science Highlights - NASA Science
WEBWith the potential return of Perseverance's igneous samples to Earth, scientists could answer questions about the evolution of Mars' interior, the history of volcanic processes on Mars, and the age and timing of the geologic units that filled Jezero Crater.