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Scientists are now considering fungi, not just bacteria, for space mission contamination. A study revealed Aspergillus calidoustus spores survived Mars-like conditions, including extreme cold, radiation, and low pressure. Survival was only compromised when cold and radiation combined. This finding emphasizes the need to include fungi in planetary protection protocols for future Mars exploration.

Nasa's perseverance rover has detected ancient river delta remains buried deep beneath Mars' Jezero Crater. Using ground-penetrating radar, the rover revealed layered sediments and eroded surfaces, offering strong evidence of a stable, water-rich environment billions of years ago. This discovery significantly bolsters the possibility of past life on the Red Planet.

NASA's perseverance rover recently took a selfie on Mars. The picture marks 1,500 Martian days of exploration. A Martian dust devil appears in the background. The rover is near Jezero Crater at Witch Hazel Hill. The selfie shows the rover's latest sample borehole. The rover has been collecting samples for five months.

Nasa's perseverance rover prepares for touchdown on the Red Planet Thursday to search for telltale signs of microbes that might have existed there billions of years ago, when conditions were warmer and wetter than they are today.

NASA's perseverance rover has collected a unique rock sample named 'Silver Mountain' from Mars' Jezero Crater, marking a significant milestone. This sample is sealed in a titanium tube for return to Earth. Rover's mission aims to discover signs of ancient microbial life and understand Mars' geological history, with sample return expected between 2035 and 2039.

NASA's perseverance rover has uncovered an ancient lakebed in Jezero crater on Mars, providing compelling evidence of past habitability. The discovery, confirmed by the rover's ground-penetrating radar, suggests the presence of water billions of years ago, potentially harboring life. Perseverance has collected diverse rock samples, including ones with minerals conducive to fossil preservation. Although its companion, the Ingenuity helicopter, has ceased flight due to damage, Perseverance continues its exploration, paving the way for future Mars missions.

US Space agency NASA's perseverance rover took its first drive on Mars and covered 21.3 feet (6.5 meters) across the Martian landscape. The drive performed on March 4, served as a mobility test that marks just one of many milestones as team members check out and calibrate every system, subsystem, and instrument on Perseverance, an officials statement said on Friday.

Nasa's perseverance rover finds evidence of a Martian lake in Jezero Crater, raising hopes of discovering fossils of microbial life. Images from the rover's radar suggest water beneath the surface. The discovery fuels the search for life beyond Earth and future expeditions will bring back samples for analysis.

NASA’s perseverance rover employs AI in PIXL for autonomous, real-time mineral analysis on Mars, potentially tracing past microbial life. Developed by JPL and led by Abigail Allwood, it marks a leap in planetary exploration. The Curiosity rover, 3,700 km away, also uses AI for efficient laser rock analysis, enhancing research and scientific output.

NASA's perseverance rover discovered a mineral-rich rock named 'Cheyava Falls' in Mars' Jezero crater, suggesting signs of ancient microbial life. The rock's organic compounds and unusual mineral structure intrigued scientists, leading them to consider further analysis on Earth to uncover the planet's past.

Nasa said Thursday that the perseverance rover has touched down on the surface of Mars after successfully overcoming a risky landing phase. Perseverance now embarks on a multi-year mission to search for the biosignatures of microbes that might have existed there billions of years ago, when conditions were warmer and wetter than they are today.

Nasa's perseverance rover explores Neretva Vallis on Mars, an ancient river channel leading into Jezero Crater. Recent findings at Mount Washburn, including diverse rock formations and the intriguing Atoko Point, offer new insights into Mars' geological history. The mission aims to understand the role of water and the potential for ancient life.

NASA's perseverance rover captured a dust devil on Mars' Jezero Crater, offering valuable insights into Martian weather patterns. The dust devil was located at "Thorofare Ridge" and measured about 200 feet in width. Dust devils on Mars can surpass their Earth counterparts in size and are unpredictable. Perseverance and Curiosity rovers continually monitor for them. Perseverance's primary mission is astrobiology and it will analyze the planet's geology and past climate.

We could call July 2020 the month of Mars given three space missions over the last 30 days were all aimed at studying the red planet. The last of the three, Nasa's 'Perseverance' rover is set to take-off for the red neighbour on Thursday, is a six-wheeled robot tasked with deploying a mini helicopter called Ingenuity which will pave way for future human missions.

NASA's perseverance rover captured a rare solar eclipse by Phobos, enhancing our understanding of Mars and its moons. The Rover's ongoing research, including the discovery of organic molecules in the 'Cheyava Falls' rock sample, could indicate past microbial life on Mars. These findings are crucial for future Martian exploration and understanding the planet's geological history.

NASA’s perseverance rover has discovered a black-and-white striped rock on Mars called 'Freya Castle.' Scientists are intrigued by its unique texture and composition, possibly formed through igneous or metamorphic processes. This finding is part of the rover's exploration in the Jezero crater, shedding light on Mars' geological history.

AI has now charted a course for NASA's perseverance rover on Mars, a first for any chatbot. Engineers fed Anthropic's Claude vast amounts of rover and orbital data. After Claude planned the route, JPL engineers rigorously tested it using a digital twin, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL) begins when the spacecraft carrying Perseverance strikes the Martian atmosphere at nearly 12,500 miles per hour (20,000 kilometers per hour). It ends around seven minutes later with the rover at rest on the surface.

NASA's perseverance rover captured a stunning 360° panorama on Mars, revealing exceptional clarity of the landscape at "Falbreen". The image highlights geological contrasts, including a large float rock, a dark sand ripple, and a bright abrasion patch where the rover drilled into a rock. Scientists are excited about the potential to study the oldest terrain explored by Perseverance.

Nasa's perseverance rover captures a photo of the broken Ingenuity Mars helicopter on the Red planet. Ingenuity's mission ended due to rotor damage after achieving the first powered flight on another world. JPL is investigating the damage. Nasa is developing the nuclear-powered Dragonfly drone for exploration of Saturn's moon, Titan.

Artemis II is set to carry over 5.6 million names to the Moon, a digital archive collected through NASA's "Send Your Name to the Moon" campaign. This initiative fosters global participation, transforming space exploration into a shared milestone. The names, stored on an SD card aboard the Orion spacecraft, represent humanity's collective aspirations as NASA prepares for future lunar missions.