Studying Mars' Habitability, Seeking Signs of Past Microbial Life, Collecting Samples, and Preparing for Future Human Missions
The Perseverance rover will seek signs of ancient life and collect rock and soil samples for possible return to Earth! Its launch window opens the week of July 30! Watch the launch LIVE and participate in NASA’s festivities!
Mars 2020 Launch Overview
NASA's Perseverance Rover began its long journey to Mars today by successfully launching from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on a ULA Atlas V rocket. It now begins its seven-month journey to the Red Planet, landing there on Feb. 18, 2021.
Meet Diana Trujillo
NASA/JPL Phase Lead - Robotic Arm Science
Board Member of the Columbia Memorial Space Center
Mars Perseverance Photo Booth
NASA can't take you to Mars (yet!) but they can bring Mars to you virtually!
It's easy to put yourself on the launch pad, on the Red Planet, or next to the rover. Just click here to visit NASA’s website and follow these steps:
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GET YOUR MARS BOARDING PASS
There are 10.9 million names flying with Perseverance rover already on board, but NASA is taking reservations for the next mission! Send Your Name to Mars on NASA's next flight to the Red Planet.
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This map of the Red Planet shows Jezero Crater, where NASA's Mars 2020 rover is scheduled to land in February 2021. Also included are the locations where all of NASA's other successful Mars missions touched down. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Perseverance Rover 3D Model
Click and drag each to get a 360 degree view of Perseverance!