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!

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NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

How do I search for signs of past life on Mars?

My instrument SHERLOC helps me spot chemical clues in the rocks, while WATSON zooms in on tiny details. It’s all part of decoding Mars’ ancient secrets from right here on the surface.

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

What other differences or similarities would you like to know about me and @MarsCuriosity?

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

One planet with two rovers on a mission to understand Mars, rock by rock.

@MarsCuriosity arrived in 2012 to study Gale Crater’s history of water and climate over time. My focus is on Jezero Crater, an ancient lake and river delta that may hold signs of past life.

‌NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Listen to the muted sounds of Mars, courtesy of me.

I carry two microphones that capture the hums of my instruments and the wind. The Martian atmosphere is about 1% as dense as Earth’s, which affects the volume, speed, and quality of those sounds.

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

If there's a gap in my tracks, you know what may have done it 🌪️

I snapped this image with my rear-facing Navcam after completing a recent drive. I'm still exploring Jezero Crater's rim, which I climbed out of several months ago on my quest to find signs of past microbial life.

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Some of you asked if I’m taller than @MarsCuriosity. I’m not!

We’re both about 7 ft tall, 9 ft wide, and 10 ft long – but I do weigh 278 lbs more. Curiosity is 1,982 lbs (899 kg), and I’m 2,260 lbs (1,025 kg). https://twitter.com/NASAPersevere/status/1926669716065587314#m

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

3 years ago, I watched Ingenuity take to the Martian skies for its 7th flight 🚁

The #MarsHelicopter continued to exceed expectations, completing an incredible 72 flights during its mission and laying the groundwork for future deep space aerial explorers. (Miss you, bud!)

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Important Update: As part of @NASA’s effort to streamline communications, this account will be archived in the coming weeks – but don't worry, my mission isn't going anywhere.

For continued access to the latest Perseverance news, images, and science, please follow @NASAMars.

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (Twitter)

Thank you ♥️ All of your supportive words are more meaningful to me than ones and zeroes could ever be.

My work on Mars continues, and while this account will soon be archived, I’m going to share a few mission highlights before signing off.