NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is about to begin the next leg of its epic Red Planet journey, and its final destination is likely to be the robotic rover's most spectacular sightseeing spot yet.
Next week, the rover will begin ascending the western rim of Jezero Crater, the dried ancient lakebed where Perseverance began its Martian safari three and a half years ago. Mission scientists are excited about what the car-sized rover might be able to find once it reaches the top.
