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NASA’s Perseverance rover has touched down on Mars

The landing marks the third spacecraft to arrive at Mars within two weeks

Perseverance rover illustration

NASA’s Perseverance rover (illustrated) will land in Jezero crater, Mars, on February 18.

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By Lisa Grossman

- More than 2 years ago

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The NASA Perseverance rover has landed. “Touchdown confirmed! Perseverance is safely on the surface of Mars, ready to begin seeking the signs of past life,” NASA engineer Swati Mohan said during a Feb.