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Space news: Mars Curiosity rover snaps selfie with Mont Mercou rock formation – 7NEWS.com.au
Information about the rock formations on ‘Mont Mercou’ could provide a window into the Martian past.
While the Perseverance rover is testing out its wheels in Jezero Crater before truly beginning its journey on Mars, the Curiosity rover has been busy snapping selfies of an intriguing rock formation.
Perseverance, which landed on February 18, is preparing the Ingenuity helicopter for its first flights on Mars in April.
Until Perseverance arrived, Curiosity was the only active rover on Mars.
Now the two rovers, located about 7300km apart on Mars, are exploring very different areas.
Perseverance will…
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