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The US space agency “NASA” reported that the “Perseverance” probe roamed the surface of Mars for the first time since it landed on the planet on February 19.
The agency confirmed that the probe cut about 6.5 meters into the surface of Mars as it traveled 4 meters, then turned 150 degrees to the left and walked 2.5 meters back.
A quick test of my steering and things look good as I get ready to roll. My team and I are eager to get going. One step at a time. pic.twitter.com/XSYfT158AQ
– NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover (@NASAPersevere) March 5, 2021
And these movements took about 33 minutes, knowing that the 6-wheel probe weighed more than a ton.
I’m on the move! I just did my first test drive on Mars, covering about 16 feet (5 meters). You’re looking at the beginning of my wheel tracks. Many more to do. pic.twitter.com/7tFIwWFfJ4
– NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover (@NASAPersevere) March 5, 2021
“NASA” confirmed that the movements were carried out “perfectly” and the probe is scheduled to make longer rounds at a later time. According to their estimates, it will be able to travel about 200 meters during a single day on Mars, which is equivalent to 24 hours and 39 Earth minutes, or 1,027 Earth days.
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The probe sent about 7,000 of the images it took on the surface of Mars to Earth, in addition to meteorological data from the red planet.
Source: “TASS”
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