Mars 2020 mission to be guided by USGS astrogeology maps
Monday, July 27, 2020 - 13:00
in Astronomy & Space
When NASA's Perseverance rover lands on Mars next year, it will be equipped with some of the most precise maps of Mars ever created, courtesy of the USGS Astrogeology Science Center. Not only are the new maps essential for a safe landing on Mars, but they also serve as the foundation upon which the science activities planned for the Mars mission will be built.