The Perseverance Rover, a core component of NASA's Mars 2020 mission, actively explores the Jezero Crater on Mars. Launched in July 2020 and landing in February...
Perseverance's primary mission is to search for signs of ancient microbial life on Mars, characterize the planet's geology and past climate, and collect carefully selected rock and soil samples for potential return to Earth.
The Perseverance Rover successfully landed on Mars on February 18, 2021, within the Jezero Crater, a site chosen for its evidence of a past river delta and lake.
Perseverance carries advanced scientific instruments like SHERLOC, PIXL, and SuperCam, a drill for sample collection, and notably deployed the Ingenuity helicopter, the first aircraft to achieve powered, controlled flight on another planet.
Yes, Perseverance is still actively exploring Mars, collecting valuable scientific data, and continuing its mission objectives, far exceeding its initial planned duration.