An artist rendering shows the seven instruments to be built onto the Mars 2020 rover.
Mars 2020 rover looks to sustain human life —
An artist rendering shows the seven instruments to be built onto the Mars 2020 rover.
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SHERLOC will scan for habitable environments by checking soil for organic chemicals.
Mars 2020 rover looks to sustain human life —
SHERLOC will scan for habitable environments by checking soil for organic chemicals.
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The Mars 2020 rover is nearly the spitting image of Curiosity, here taking a selfie.
Mars 2020 rover looks to sustain human life —
The Mars 2020 rover is nearly the spitting image of Curiosity, here taking a selfie.
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The rock on the left called Wopmay was discovered by rover Opportunity, which arrived in 2004. On the right are rocks from Yellowknife Bay, where rover Curiosity is currently situated. These newly-discovered rocks suggest water with a neutral pH, meaning hospitable to life.
Mars 2020 rover looks to sustain human life —
The rock on the left called Wopmay was discovered by rover Opportunity, which arrived in 2004. On the right are rocks from Yellowknife Bay, where rover Curiosity is currently situated. These newly-discovered rocks suggest water with a neutral pH, meaning hospitable to life.
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A prototype shows how the Mars 2020 rover may collect soil samples for pickup in years to come. NASA is looking for ways for future astronauts to farm Martian land.
Mars 2020 rover looks to sustain human life —
A prototype shows how the Mars 2020 rover may collect soil samples for pickup in years to come. NASA is looking for ways for future astronauts to farm Martian land.
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The InSight lander scheduled to launch in 2016 won't rove but will stand still and drop a probe into the ground to explore Mars' core.
Mars 2020 rover looks to sustain human life —
The InSight lander scheduled to launch in 2016 won't rove but will stand still and drop a probe into the ground to explore Mars' core.
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