Our next Mars rover has a name – Perseverance. Like every exploration mission before, the rover is going to face challenges, but it’s going to make amazing discoveries.
Getting the spacecraft to the launch pad this summer has required an extended effort. Landing on another planet, searching for signs of ancient life, collecting samples, and proving new technologies also will be tough. These challenges epitomize why we chose the name Perseverance from among the 28,000 essays submitted during the "Name the Rover" contest.
Perseverance is targeted to launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station no earlier than July 30. It will land in Jezero Crater on the Red Planet on Feb. 18, 2021.
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