NASA to Reveal Breakthrough Perseverance Rover Finding!
Get ready for a cosmic revelation! NASA is holding a news conference Wednesday at 11 a.m. EDT to share groundbreaking analysis of a rock sample collected by the Perseverance Mars rover. This isn't just any rock; it's "Sapphire Canyon," gathered in July 2024 from the edge of Neretva Vallis, a valley carved by ancient Martian rivers flowing into Jezero Crater.
The news conference promises to be a landmark event, with top NASA officials and scientists presenting the findings. Participants include Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy, NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya, Nicky Fox (Science Mission Directorate), Lindsay Hays (Mars Exploration), Katie Stack Morgan (Perseverance project scientist), and Joel Hurowitz (Stony Brook University).
Since landing in Jezero Crater in February 2021, Perseverance has been diligently collecting samples and studying the Martian landscape. It has already gathered 30 samples, and still has room for six more. The rover uses its abrasion tool to examine potential targets in detail, gathering crucial data even when a full sample isn't taken.
How to Watch:
- Tune into NASA’s YouTube channel.
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Don't miss this opportunity to witness the latest chapter in Mars exploration! What secrets does Sapphire Canyon hold? What will Perseverance uncover next? Stay tuned for the unveiling!
Media members who want to ask questions during the conference should RSVP to rexana.v.vizza@jpl.nasa.gov at least one hour before the event begins. If you already registered for the previous teleconference version, no re-registration is necessary.