Mars Rock Samples - NASA Science
NASA's Mars Perseverance rover is building a unique rock collection, which also includes samples of Mars atmosphere and loose surface material. These samples record the history of the Jezero Crater landing site, and may even preserve signs of ancient life.
List of rocks on Mars - Wikipedia
While many of the rocks identified on the Martian surface are similar to each other, some have been considered scientifically important or otherwise notable and have been subjected to more extensive study or public interest.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Scientists Find Intriguing Mars Rock
Jul 25, 2024 · A vein-filled rock is catching the eye of the science team of NASA’s Perseverance rover. Nicknamed “Cheyava Falls” by the team, the arrowhead-shaped rock contains fascinating traits that may bear on the question of whether Mars …
Rocks on Mars: Basalt, Shale, Sandstone, Conglomerate - Geology.com
Aug 27, 2015 · Many different types of rocks have been identified on Mars. Igneous rocks include basalt and scoria. Sedimentary rocks include conglomerate, sandstone and shale.
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Discovers a Surprise in a Martian Rock
Jul 18, 2024 · NASA’s Curiosity captured this close-up image of a rock nicknamed “Snow Lake” on June 8, 2024, the 4,209th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. Nine days earlier, the rover had crushed a similar-looking rock and revealed crystalline textures — and elemental sulfur — inside.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Scientists Find Intriguing Mars Rock
Jul 25, 2024 · A vein-filled rock is catching the eye of the science team of NASA’s Perseverance rover. Nicknamed “Cheyava Falls” by the team, the arrowhead-shaped rock contains fascinating traits that may bear on the question of whether Mars …
Mars Rock Samples: The Stories They Could Tell - Science@NASA
Sep 19, 2023 · As of late-fall 2023, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has collected 21 scientifically selected samples of Martian rock, which scientists believe may hold extraordinary evidence to help answer centuries-old questions like - “Did life ever exist on Mars?” and “How did the Red Planet evolve over time?”
A Striped Surprise - NASA Science
Sep 23, 2024 · Last week, team scientists and the internet alike were amazed when Perseverance spotted a black-and-white striped rock unlike any seen on Mars before. Is this a sign of exciting discoveries to come?
Rock Sampled by NASA’s Perseverance Embodies Why Rover Came to Mars
Apr 3, 2024 · Meet the 24th Martian sample collected by NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover – “Comet Geyser,” a sample taken from a region of Jezero Crater that is especially rich in carbonate, a mineral linked to habitability.
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Uncovers Mars’ Mysterious Spiderweb Rocks …
2 days ago · NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured this last look at a field of bright white sulfur stones on October 11, before leaving Gediz Vallis channel. The field was where the rover made the first discovery of pure sulfur on Mars. Scientists are still unsure exactly why these rocks formed here. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS Spiderwebs on Mars