The Perseverance Rover Is Collecting Rock Samples From Mars To Bring Back To Earth
Hidden in the minerals and textures that make up rocks are clues to how and when they were formed and later changed. These changes may occur due to the presence of water-rich fluids and may also be affected by biological processes. We are planetologists (rock scientists) and participating scientists on the Perseverance Mars 2020 rover mission. Our research involves exploring and interpreting data sent back by the Perseverance Rover from its landing site at Jezero Crater....