Perseverance Perseveres: A Mars rover update from Ken Farley

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Perseverance, the Mars 2020 rover, has begun an exciting new phase of its mission. Project scientist Ken Farley tells us why the ancient river delta it has entered is so enticing and intriguing. Ken also salutes Ingenuity, the Mars Helicopter, as we look forward to the day when samples of the Red Planet are sent to Earth. What role did the Wright brothers, those pioneers of powered flight, contribute to the Apollo and space shuttle programs? Bruce Betts has the answer in What’s Up. Discover more at https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2022-ken-farley-perseveranceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Mars 2020 rover has rolled into an ancient river delta on the Red Planet. Will we find evidence of past life there?

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