The National Astronomical Research Institute NARIT page states that the Perseverance countdown is 27 days to Mars. Now the car explores “Perseverance Rennes” (Perseverance Rover) is heading to Mars. And the remaining distance is approximately 6.29 million kilometers * before entering the atmosphere of Mars on February 18, 2021 at a speed of approximately 19,500 kilometers per hour. It will then land around the JZiro crater. It is another very important event of space exploration to watch (* Data as of January 21, 2021).
Get to know the Mars rover a little bit more with “7 Things You Need to Know Before the Perseverance Landing Vehicle”.
1) Perseverance will search for traces of primeval life.
From the past Mars exploration missions Make scientists know In the past, there had been rivers on the Martian surface and may have had warm environments. It is conducive to microbial life, so finding traces of these organisms is an important task of Perseverance.
Perseverance is equipped with state-of-the-art science tools for the search of primeval organisms, such as SHERLOC (Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman & Luminescence for Organics & Chemicals) that can detect organic and mineral substances that It can be caused by past water and PIXL (Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry) that can identify the constituents of soil and small rocks. Both tools will allow scientists to analyze properties in higher resolution than any survey vehicle ever before.
Perseverance is also equipped with a Mastcam-Z that can zoom to the surface of the rock from a distance, and a SuperCam device that shoots lasers at the rock and regolith dust. There is also a RIMFAX (Radar Imager for Mars’ Subsurface Experiment) that uses radar waves to examine underground geological features.
2) Perseverance will land in an area suitable for finding traces of life.
The Perseverance will land in the Jezero crater, a 45-kilometer-wide basin consisting of steep cliffs, sand dunes and rocky terraces. The “delta” with traces of sediment deposition is a source of collection and storage of organic molecules of small organisms.
3) Persevere Rennes collects vital geological information. And the climate of Mars
Persevere Rennes will study climate. And the geological history buried in the rock to search for traces of primeval life It will help scientists understand Mars’ past environment. And can explain the similarities of Earth with Mars in the past Including the difference that is happening today
4) Persevere Rennes is the first step towards a return to Mars.
Perseverance will collect samples of the rocks on Mars. By cutting it to the size of a chalk stick And contained in a capsule for sampling This will be kept until future sample collection missions. To bring them back to study in the world Scientists believe that bringing samples back to Earth with large, high-resolution instruments It will help to analyze these samples more efficiently.
5) Perseverance is the tool and technology to help pave the way for the lunar exploration mission. And the future human Mars
Perseverance will be landed by the system. Terrain-Relative Navigation that allows the ship to enter the landing position automatically. It also features advance commands that allow greater freedom of movement than any other exploration vehicle. At the same time, the MEDLI2 (Mars Entry, Descent and Landing Instrumentation 2) keeps vital information from entering the atmosphere. To improve the landing system for future probes
At the start of the mission, the MEDA (Mars Environmental Dynamics Analyzer) tool collects climate data. And dust in the atmosphere It will also be testing a technology called MOXIE (Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment), which will produce oxygen from carbon dioxide. To be used as the fuel of the craft and used in the future of astronauts
In addition, under Perseverance’s belly contains an Ingenuity helicopter, the first test-powered engine flight on another planet. If the flight goes smoothly, it will improve survey methods. And increase the potential of future astronauts
6) Perseverance is a sign of perseverance.
Perseverance (Perseverance) means “Perseverance” is an effort not to give up on the obstacles that will be faced in the future. Due to obstacles during the COVID-19 epidemic, the control team installed a special plate with Perseverance. In honor of dedication The sacrifice of medical personnel around the world. Inspire the whole world Including the future generation of astronauts
7) Everyone will be a part of this survey.
Perseverance is equipped with a high definition camera. A total of 23 are divided into 19 on the survey vehicle and the other four are cameras used while landing. It was the most camera mission ever. Including a microphone attached to the car And attached to the SuperCam device, all of which will help record footage, video, or even wind noise while on a mission And will be published for download on the NASA website. It can be said that it is a mission that people around the world can track and access exploration data as part of this mission to Mars.
In the meantime, Perseverance’s journey to Mars can be updated via a 3D model at Eyes on the Solar System https://eyes.nasa.gov/.
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