After the Curiosity rover landed on Mars in 2012, NASA sent another rover for the Mars 2020 mission, named Perseverance and nicknamed Percy. It landed on Mars in February 2021 after a 480-million-kilometer journey that lasted seven months. Why does Mars fascinate us? The similarities between Mars and Earth have led scientists to consider the possibility of life on the planet, and perhaps even imagine the potential of mankind settling on Mars. In addition to surveying Mars for photo opportunities, Percy is designed with equipment which will allow it to continue to collect and transfer information back to Earth. Come and take a look at the rover and its tasks on this distant planet, which serve to contribute to humanity’s Martian dream.
After the Curiosity rover landed on Mars in 2012, NASA sent another rover for the Mars 2020 mission, named Perseverance and nicknamed Percy. It landed on Mars in February 2021 after a 480-million-kilometer journey that lasted seven months. Why does Mars fascinate us? The similarities between Mars and Earth have led scientists to consider the possibility of life on the planet, and perhaps even imagine the potential of mankind settling on Mars. In addition to surveying Mars for photo opportunities, Percy is designed with equipment which will allow it to continue to collect and transfer information back to Earth. Come and take a look at the rover and its tasks on this distant planet, which serve to contribute to humanity’s Martian dream.
