Clearest Mars images yet reveal mystery rock and ancient terrain in stunning detail


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NASA’s Perseverance rover captured one of its sharpest panoramas yet at a site nicknamed “Falbreen,” assembling a 360-degree view from 96 Mastcam‑Z images taken on May 26, 2025 (mission sol 1,516). The scene includes a suspected “float rock” perched on a dark sand ripple about 4.4 meters from the rover, hills up to 65 kilometers away, and a clear boundary between two geologic units: lighter, olivine‑rich rocks in the foreground and darker, older clay‑bearing rocks beyond. Enhanced-color and natural-color versions highlight how dust conditions affect sky appearance. ([sciencedaily.com](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250815034727.htm))

Perseverance also made its 43rd abrasion at the site on May 22 to inspect fresh rock before choosing core targets, followed by close-up analyses with arm-mounted instruments. The rover, which landed in Jezero Crater in February 2021 and reached the crater rim in late 2024, is operated by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Mastcam‑Z is led by Arizona State University with Malin Space Science Systems. NASA leaders framed the images as a preview of future human exploration progressing from Artemis to eventual Mars missions. ([sciencedaily.com](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250815034727.htm))

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