NASA Perseverance Rover Launch To Mars – How To See Live

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the third mission to Mars in two weeks it is ready for launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. NASA’s new Mars 2020 rover, Perseverance, is on the launch pad and ready to go to mars, with a helicopter on board, not less! Current weather conditions are extremely favorable for launch, with an 80% chance of exiting the platform into space. Of course, you can see the full historical release live right here. We have a live stream link above and more information on how to follow below.

NASA will broadcast the event live as the car-sized rover takes off inside a United V Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. Pre-launch coverage begins at 4 am PT and the two-hour window opens at 4:50 am PT.

NASA announced on July 22 that the mission had passed its flight readiness review, which includes a readiness assessment of the spacecraft, rockets, procedures, and personnel. “Mars is a tough customer and we don’t take anything for granted,” said Perseverance mission deputy project manager Matt Wallace.

The launch will depend on the weather and technical factors. It was previously delayed from the beginning of the month due to technical problems.

Almost nine years have passed since NASA sent its previous scout vehicle, Curiosity, to Mars. Perseverance is the most advanced robot NASA has ever sent to the surface of Mars. Once established in Jezero Crater, an area with a history of water, the rover will begin a mission to look for signs of ancient microbial life.

The rover is not alone. It also carries a experimental helicopter called Ingenio Beneath your belly.

NASA Perseverance Rover Ready to Explore Nature on Mars

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NASA’s mission is one of several launches to Mars within a window of limited opportunity This year, when the red planet is in a favorable position with respect to Earth. Losing that window means waiting until 2022 for the next opportunity. Perseverance could be released as late as mid-August, if necessary.

The United Arab Emirates successfully sent its Hope probe on July 19and China launched its own orbiter and rover July 22. All three missions are slated to reach Mars in February 2021.

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