NASA's Perseverance rover to explore Martian terrain, search for signs of life
NASA has confirmed that the rover, which was launched this summer, will touch down in Jezero Crater, an ancient delta on the Martian surface, at around 2:25 am IST on Friday. Hundreds of critical events must execute for the Perseverance rover to land on Mars safely.
Zee Media Bureau
| Feb 17, 2021, 14:47 PM IST
In one of NASA's most ambitious Mars mission, the Perseverance rover will land on the surface of planet Mars on Friday (February 19), according to Indian time.
NASA has confirmed that the rover, which was launched this summer, will touch down in Jezero Crater, an ancient delta on the Martian surface, at around 2:25 am IST on Friday.
A key objective of the mission on Mars is astrobiology, including the search for signs of ancient microbial life.
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Entering the Martian atmosphere (Credit: NASA)
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Perseverance rover approaching Mars
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Perseverance rover approaching Mars
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Angle on Jezero Crater
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