Mars 2020 Science Team Reflects on Mission Success and Plans Crater Rim Exploration
Scientists gather to review recent discoveries from the Perseverance rover and outline upcoming exploration of the Jezero crater rim.
The Mars 2020 Science Team gathers for a week-long meeting in June to discuss the latest scientific results from the Perseverance rover. The researchers take this time to synthesize earlier mission observations and evaluate the massive amount of data collected on the Martian surface.
During the conference, the team focuses on future plans for the continued exploration of Jezero's crater rim. This upcoming phase represents an exciting new chapter for the mission as the rover prepares to investigate a completely new geological environment.
The meeting also provides a moment to celebrate the incredible capabilities of the rover. Attendees acknowledge that Perseverance stands as one of the most capable and sophisticated science missions ever sent to another planet.