NASA’s Science Team is working on a special effort to obtain a sample of the agglomerated rock unit located on top of a fan in the Jezero Crater on Mars. Unfortunately, the initial attempt resulted in a sample that was too small, and the second attempt was unsuccessful, NASA reports. But why is this rock so important?
Eleanor Moreland, a PhD student at Rice University, said, “Cubic rocks are of great interest to the Science Group due to their composition, which consists of many different rock clusters. Over time, individual rock clusters. These rocks became linked together, forming a conglomerate.Remarkably, these rocks likely originated in remote locations and were transported to the Jezero crater. Unique rocks and cement preserved in a consortium sample will provide detailed information about the source of the materials, the distances they traveled and the Martian environment during their early formation and development. next development of the group.”
However, the attractive characteristics of the corporation also present challenges when it comes to sampling. its crumbly nature becomes apparent. As a result, the rock will disintegrate as the rover tries to take a sample.
Finally, on the third attempt, success was achieved! The explorer triumphantly obtained a sample of the corporation at Mount Otis. Examination of the image of the sample captured by CacheCam shows distinct colors, indicating the different clusters present in the sample. Each clast contains elements and minerals that contain valuable information about the history of Water and rocks in Jezero Crater. With another successful sample secured, Perseverance and the Science Team are now aiming for a trip to Snowdrift Peak.
Eleanor further explains, “This remarkable achievement demonstrates the spirit of Perseverance that drives discovery Marsexpand the boundaries of our knowledge and bring we move closer to unraveling the mysteries of this fascinating planet.”
