NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Now that I've completed my climb out of Jezero Crater, I'm back to #SamplingMars!

My 26th sample, known as "Silver Mountain," has textures unlike anything we've seen before. I've sealed the rock core in a sample tube so it can be analyzed in labs on Earth in the future.

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Searching for my next sample...

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Did you know: When I landed on Feb. 18, 2021, Mars and Earth were 127 million miles apart. Today, because of our unique orbits, we're 73 million miles apart.

That means your birthday wishes will get to me nearly 5 minutes faster today! 🥳

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Hey @EuropaClipper, thanks for swinging by the Red Planet! You were here for a gravity assist; I’m here for rock collecting—teamwork makes the interplanetary dream work as we seek to unlock the secrets of life beyond Earth.

Wish you could've stayed for longer. Safe journeys!

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Here on Mars, I recently collected my 27th sample, named "Main River." This is my 2nd sample from the Jezero Crater rim, an area that could help unlock new secrets about the Red Planet's past.

Explore all of my unique samples: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/mars-2020-perseverance/mars-rock-samples/

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

I came to Mars to search for ancient microscopic life – but I’m also helping future explorers!

These spacesuit material swatches have been exposed to the harsh Martian environment for the past four years to help inform the design of future suits. go.nasa.gov/4hOIMke

‌NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

These dust devils may look strong, but not to worry: In the thin atmosphere of Mars, it feels more like a gust of wind.

Studying these phenomena can teach my team about the Martian climate: go.nasa.gov/43EnwdA

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Hello from the rim of Jezero Crater 👋

I’ve hit my fastest science-collection tempo yet, sampling three rocks since January and analyzing dozens more. One might even be 3.9 billion years old!

So, what’s next? More exploration at Witch Hazel Hill. go.nasa.gov/3FYmcbp

‌NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Every stop I've made uncovers more of Jezero Crater’s history.

Follow my path with this interactive map, and see how far the search for ancient microscopic life has taken me.

‌NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Ever find yourself wondering, “What’s Perseverance up to these days?”

If so, look no further. My team writes about my observations and discoveries. It's fulfilling to contribute to humanity’s understanding of Mars — one data point at a time. Follow along: go.nasa.gov/4k1aqMp

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Billions of years ago on Mars, Jezero Crater held a lake 22 miles wide.

The data and samples I’m gathering today can help scientists learn more about the geologic history of Mars – and may one day tell us if microscopic life ever existed here.

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Quick reminder: For the last 4+ years, I've been collecting the most intriguing Mars rocks I can find. Bringing the samples to labs on Earth will help scientists unlock the Red Planet's biggest mysteries.

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Did you know that I use self-driving autonomy on Mars?

My AutoNav system helps me scan for hazards and chart a safe course in real time based on parameters from my team back home. This was built on decades of work, shaped by lessons from rovers that came before me.

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Each sample I collect has a story.

This one is called Sapphire Canyon, and it was taken from a mineral-veined rock that might hold clues about past microscopic life on Mars. Learn more about this intriguing rock from Morgan Cable, a research scientist on my team.

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Ever noticed the difference between my wheels and @MarsCuriosity's?

After seeing the wear and tear Curiosity's wheels endured while driving over sharp Martian rocks, engineers redesigned mine to be more robust. They're narrower, with a bigger diameter and thicker aluminum.

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Most Martian sunsets have a blue hue – but this one was different.

I captured this image in November 2021, when there was less dust in Mars’ atmosphere. The lack of dust created this muted blue color compared to other sunsets that have been seen by Mars robots over the years.

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Over 1,500 sols spent on Mars – and the dust still keeps me company🙂

Can you spot the dust devil? These columns of air and dust are common on the Red Planet. Scientists can learn more about Martian weather patterns and dust on the planet by studying these whirling wonders.

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Wishing upon a... moon?

That bright "star" is actually Mars' moon Deimos. In the hours before dawn, I snapped this long-exposure image with my left Navcam and caught Deimos as well as two stars from the constellation Leo in the sky.

It's definitely a mood, as they say.

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Time to take a bite out of "Krokodillen!"

I'm exploring a new area that has been on my science team's wish list for a while. The rocks here formed before Jezero Crater was created and could include some of the oldest rocks on Mars. go.nasa.gov/4kwyuHb

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Did you spot it? 🌪️

More on how we made this image: go.nasa.gov/4krLhdE

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

You line up 59 images for one perfect Mars selfie and a dust devil shows up in the background like it’s trying to go viral.

Timing is everything out here!