Perseverance[2] is a NASA rover that has been exploring Mars since February 18, 2021, [3][4] as part of the Mars 2020 mission. Built and managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, it was …

Nov 20, 2025 · NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover seeks signs of ancient life and collects samples of rock and regolith for possible Earth return.

3 days ago · NASA's Perseverance rover recently captured an image of the “Hazyview” megaripple on the surface of Mars.

Dec 29, 2025 · Mars Sample Return; Perseverance continues collecting samples despite MSR program uncertainty, targeting ancient crater rim rocks with extended 100km driving capability. …

The meaning of PERSEVERANCE is continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition : the action or condition or an instance of persevering : …

Dec 17, 2025 · Perseverance has been driving through Mars’ Jezero Crater, the site of an ancient lake and river system, where it has been collecting scientifically compelling rock core samples.

Join NASA’s Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen and the Smithsonian’s Dr. Ellen Stofan to talk about Perseverance in these short (less than 7 minute) videos recorded in 2020, before …