Facts About The Rover:
Mission Name: Mars 2020
Rover Name: Perseverance
Main Job: Seek signs of ancient life and collect samples of rock and regolith (broken rock and soil) for a possible return to Earth.
Launch: July 30, 2020
Landing: Feb. 18, 2021, Jezero Crater, Mars
What is a Mars Rover?
A Mars rover is a motor vehicle that travels across the surface of the planet Mars upon arrival.
Hear the sounds on Mars From Perseverance:
Did you hear the sounds of Mars, This was recorded by the Perseverance Rover.
Instruments of the Perseverance Rover:
| Body: | A structure that protects the rover’s vital organs |
| Brains: | Computers to process information |
| Temperature Controls: | Internal heaters, a layer of insulation, and more |
| Neck and Head: | A mast for the cameras to give the rover a human-scale view |
| Eyes and Ears : | Cameras and instruments that give the rover information about its environment |
| Arms and Hands: | A way to extend its reach and collect rock samples for study |
| Wheels and Legs: | Parts for mobility and moving around |
| Power: | Batteries and power |
| Communications: | Antennas for speaking and listening |
Now you know everything you need to know about the Perseverance Rover from NASA.