NASA has been exploring Mars every day for the last 20 years — here's what's happened. | Insider Science

Rugged Mars Terrain Millions of Kilometers Away The surface of Mars is covered with a harsh and rocky landscape, shaped by volcanoes, ancient winds, and flowing water billions of years ago. From jagged stones to strange formations, every rock tells part of Mars’ long and mysterious history. These rugged terrains are what the Mars rovers explore, searching for clues of water, minerals, and even possible signs of ancient life. 👀✨ #space #SpaceX #NASA #fblifestyle | Space Journey

The Strange and Mysterious Mars Terrain The surface of Mars is covered in dust, rocks, and strange formations that tell a story millions of years old. 🔴 Scientists believe Mars once had rivers, lakes, and maybe even oceans, but they dried up as the planet lost its atmosphere. 💨 Beneath its surface, there may still be frozen water or traces of ancient microbial life waiting to be discovered. 👽 Every image from Mars reminds us this red planet is more mysterious and alive than it seems. 🌌 #spac

The final #CountdownToMars is on. Watch the launch of the Perseverance rover on Thursday, July 30. 🚀 ⏰ Live coverage begins at 7:00 a.m. EDT (1100 UTC). Launch targeted for 7:50 a.m. EDT. 📺 Watch on this page or at nasa.gov/live ℹ️ Mission information: mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/ 🔴 Mars information: solarsystem.nasa.gov/mars | NASA Mars