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Image of the “Peachflya” abrasion spot, from Perseverance’s WATSON Camera on sol 1620. NASA/JPL-Caltech larger image

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Mars Perseverance Rover Abrasion Spots

by Keith CowingOctober 15, 2025

Perseverance accomplished something unusual this week: abrading two dramatically different rocks within the span of a few days. While exploring the Vernodden area along Jezero crater’s rim, the rover has […]

NASA’s Perseverance rover uses an abrading bit to get below the surface of a rocky outcrop nicknamed “Kenmore” on June 10. The eight images that make up this video were taken approximately one minute apart by one of the rover’s front hazard-avoidance cameras. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

Astrogeology, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Exploration Gear & Tech, Mars, Press Release, Robotics/Rovers/UAVs

Perseverance Grinds Rocks On Mars For Science

by Keith CowingJune 25, 2025June 25, 2025

In addition to drilling rock core samples, the science team has been grinding its way into rocks to make sense of the scientific evidence hiding just below the surface.