Perseverance – The Mars Rover

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.

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