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.
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.
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Posted: 7:40 p.m. EST Feb 18, 2021
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