Artist's concept of the Perseverance on it's way to Mars

Where is Perseverance?
Perseverance is currently cruising to Mars.

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Mission to Mars Student Challenge

Mission to Mars Student Challenge

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Rover in 3D
3D model image of the Perseverance 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 possible return to Earth.
  • Launch: July 30, 2020
  • Landing: Feb. 18, 2021
  • Landing Site: Jezero Crater, Mars
  • Tech Demo: The Mars Helicopter is a technology demonstration, hitching a ride on the Perseverance rover.
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Mars 2020
Landing Feb. 18, 2021

Landing Toolkit

Explore the Landing Site

Mars 2020 Map

Explore Jezero Crater using this interactive map that lets you zoom in and see where the Perseverance rover will land.

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Meet the Mars Helicopter

Mars Helicopter, Ingenuity

The Mars Helicopter, Ingenuity, is a technology demonstration to test powered flight on another world for the first time.

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