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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Shiena Iane B Enerio

NASA Scientists Stumped by Alien Rock Formations Not Native to Mars

NASA rover on Mars (Credit: Facebook/NASA)

NASA's Perseverance rover found a rock on Mars, which scientists believe could be foreign to the red planet.

The rover discovered a boulder located near the rim of the Jezero crater within the Vernodden area. According to the space organisation, the rock is around 80 centimetres across. NASA now calls it 'Phippsaksla.'

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