Rochette rock after sampling (IMAGE)

University of Florida

Rochette rock after sampling

Caption

An image taken by the Perseverance Mars rover of the rock “Rochette,” showing the holes from the first successful rock samples taken by the rover. These rock samples are slated for return to Earth for more detailed studies that could identify signs of ancient life on Mars.

Credit

NASA/JPL-Caltech

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License

Public Domain

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