In 2020 and 2021, we persevered. NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover carried a commemorative plate to Mars to express gratitude to the medical community on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. To the researchers who've developed vaccines, we thank you. | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASA's Opportunity rover declared dead after record-breaking 15 years on Mars http://mag.time.com/w2Qf75p | TIME

NASA’s Perseverance rover landing on Mars — one of the most dramatic moments in space exploration. On February 18, Perseverance survived the famous “seven minutes of terror”, screaming through the Martian atmosphere before touching down safely inside Jezero Crater. Its mission: search for signs of ancient life, study Mars’ climate, and collect samples for future return to Earth. A robot from Earth… now exploring another world. 🌍➡️🔴 Science fiction? Nope. Real life. 🎥 Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltec