This is the Mars Rover, exploring the surface of Mars a planet millions of kilometers away from Earth 🔴🚀. But why do we send rovers so far? Because Mars may hold the answers to life’s biggest questions. Scientists believe that billions of years ago, Mars had water, rivers, and a thicker atmosphere, making it somewhat like early Earth. 🌍 The rover’s mission is to study rocks, soil, and air to uncover signs of past or present life, understand the planet’s climate history, and prepare for future

9K views · 219 reactions | Before the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover can land on Mars, we must fly it through the Martian atmosphere. While the spacecraft makes its journey to Mars, our team of researchers and engineers at NASA Langley are tracking the spacecraft to prepare for its entry, descent, and landing, planned for February 2021. More info: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/ | NASA Langley Research Center | Facebook

10K views · 321 reactions | The #CountdownToMars is on! Our team of researchers and engineers supported efforts to certify the rover's parachute and run critical computer simulations that will allow NASA's Perseverance rover to land safely on Mars. We're excited about tomorrow's launch! Launch info: https://go.nasa.gov/2EwHFso | NASA Langley Research Center | Facebook