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Pillz
Member Sun Apr 27 02:33:37
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Finds Strange Rocks on Mars

Shigeyuki HandoScienceApr 25, 2025 1:51 PM

A rock containing many smaller round stones could indicate that there was once a large amount of liquid water on the Red Planet.

The NASA rover Perseverance recently discovered a strange rock on Mars, which appears to be made up of small rounded stones a few hundred millimeters in diameter. NASA’s research team is trying to determine its origin.

Perseverance was launched in July 2020 with the mission of searching for traces of microorganisms that may have existed on Mars in ancient times. It carries seven scientific instruments, including SuperCam, which uses cameras, lasers, and spectrometers to study the Martian surface, and Mastcam-Z, a camera with a special filter to increase resolution, which is used to record high-definition video as well as panoramic color and 3D images. The rover is exploring the Jezero Crater, a region of Mars thought to have once been a river delta.

This is not the first time such a strange rock has been discovered on the Red Planet. In the past, Martian rovers have discovered a number of strange objects that could hold important clues as to the geological history of Mars.

Rest @ link

http://www...n-mars-perseverance-curiosity/

I imagine setting up actual Martian Rover infrastructure would be more realistic and cost effective than manned missions. ie: signal boosters, static weather stations, etc.

murder
Member Sun Apr 27 06:46:48

"A rock containing many smaller round stones could indicate that there was once a large amount of liquid water on the Red Planet."

Didn't we already know this?

"I imagine setting up actual Martian Rover infrastructure would be more realistic and cost effective than manned missions. ie: signal boosters, static weather stations, etc."

It stands to reason that robots are the better option in any dangerous environment where they are capable of operating. I agree that it is more realistic to set up permanent robot colonies.

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Nimatzo
iChihuaha Sun Apr 27 07:15:15
To know in many sciences is based on probability and that probability goes up or down with facts and evidence in support or against. We never truly know in the absolute sense.

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Pillz Member	Sun Apr 27 02:33:37 NASA’s Perseverance Rover Finds Strange Rocks on Mars Shigeyuki HandoScienceApr 25, 2025 1:51 PM A rock containing many smaller round stones could indicate that there was once a large amount of liquid water on the Red Planet. The NASA rover Perseverance recently discovered a strange rock on Mars, which appears to be made up of small rounded stones a few hundred millimeters in diameter. NASA’s research team is trying to determine its origin. Perseverance was launched in July 2020 with the mission of searching for traces of microorganisms that may have existed on Mars in ancient times. It carries seven scientific instruments, including SuperCam, which uses cameras, lasers, and spectrometers to study the Martian surface, and Mastcam-Z, a camera with a special filter to increase resolution, which is used to record high-definition video as well as panoramic color and 3D images. The rover is exploring the Jezero Crater, a region of Mars thought to have once been a river delta. This is not the first time such a strange rock has been discovered on the Red Planet. In the past, Martian rovers have discovered a number of strange objects that could hold important clues as to the geological history of Mars. Rest @ link http://www...n-mars-perseverance-curiosity/ I imagine setting up actual Martian Rover infrastructure would be more realistic and cost effective than manned missions. ie: signal boosters, static weather stations, etc.
murder Member	Sun Apr 27 06:46:48 "A rock containing many smaller round stones could indicate that there was once a large amount of liquid water on the Red Planet." Didn't we already know this? "I imagine setting up actual Martian Rover infrastructure would be more realistic and cost effective than manned missions. ie: signal boosters, static weather stations, etc." It stands to reason that robots are the better option in any dangerous environment where they are capable of operating. I agree that it is more realistic to set up permanent robot colonies. -
Nimatzo iChihuaha	Sun Apr 27 07:15:15 To know in many sciences is based on probability and that probability goes up or down with facts and evidence in support or against. We never truly know in the absolute sense.
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