Old Faithful Geyser Archives

Abrading Old Faithful Geyser: On Sol 1151 (May 16, 2024), Perseverance abraded a carbonate-bearing rock called Old Faithful Geyser in the Western Margin Unit. This activity was captures by the rover’s Left Hazard Avoidance Camera (HAZCAM). NASA/JPL-Caltech

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Carving Into Carbonates at Old Faithful Geyser – In Jezero Crater – On Mars

by Keith CowingJune 11, 2024June 11, 2024

This past week on Mars, Perseverance made a pit stop near Overlook Mountain to abrade a rock called Old Faithful Geyser. This target is situated within the Western side of […]

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Extreme Habitats: Microbial Life In Old Faithful Geyser

by Keith CowingOctober 12, 2023October 12, 2023

An eruption of Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park is a sight to behold. Indeed, millions of tourists flock to the park each year to see it. Hot water […]