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New Mars Rover Starts Search For Life After Terrifying Descent

NASA landed its fifth rover on Mars Thursday, but this one is different: It could find signs of past life, which could set the stage for humans.

New Mars Rover Starts Search For Life After Terrifying Descent
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NASA's mission control in California exploded in celebration Thursday as the Perseverance rover touched down on Mars after a near-seven-month journey. But this trip was years in the making, and what it accomplishes could change the human perspective of our universe forever.