Rovers

Atmospheric Secrets Revealed: Perseverance Rover’s Martian Hitchhikers Hold Clues for Earth-Bound Scientists

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Houston, Texas – The Perseverance rover continues its mission on the Martian surface, collecting rock samples with the hope of eventually bringing them back to Earth. In addition to the rock samples, the rover has also picked up traces of Martian atmosphere, which have been captured in the “headspace” of the sample tubes. This development is particularly exciting for atmospheric scientists who have thus far only been able to study Mars’ air remotely. Whether through …

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Mars Curiosity Rover’s “Snake-Like” Exploration Reveals Ancient Rivers and Potential Ancient Life

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Pasadena, California – NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover is set to explore a rocky ridge that scientists believe was once shaped by a meandering river, providing valuable insights into the Red Planet’s ancient past. The Curiosity rover recently reached the upper area of the Gediz Vallis ridge, a snake-like path reminiscent of river channels on Earth. This presented NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab team with a decision: continue along Gediz Vallis in search of a crossing point …

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