Associated Press
• Adithi Ramakrishnan
Perseverance Rover Begins Climb to Jezero Crater Rim, Seeks Martian Life Clues
NASA's Perseverance rover has embarked on a challenging ascent to Jezero Crater's rim on Mars to collect rock samples. These samples may provide insights into Mars' ancient climate and the possibility of past life. Since its 2021 landing, the rover has gathered 22 rock core samples.