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Mars Perseverance rover collects new rock core sample

Original: Yes, the core was inside that drill bit, and it is now inside a sample tube waiting to be sealed and stored. It's been a

NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully drilled and acquired a new rock core on Mars, confirming the sample was inside the drill bit and has now been placed in a sample tube awaiting sealing and storage. The image, captured by the rover's CACHECAM on Sol 2018, marks the first successful sample collection by the rover in a considerable time, drawing attention from space enthusiasts following the mission's progress.

Why now: Perseverance's successful sample acquisition is its first in a long time, drawing excitement from followers of the Mars mission.

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• Yes, the core was inside that drill bit, and it is now inside a sample tube waiting to be sealed and stored. It's been a long time since a sample was successfully acquired by # Perseverance . Processed, cropped CACHECAM looking down (NaN°) from RMC 92.0000 Sol 2018, LMST:… · 65dBnoise · 11

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