In early 2023, NASA's Perseverance rover is gearing up for an ambitious journey up to the rim of the Jezero Crater on Mars. The rover, which has been exploring the site of an ancient lake and river delta inside the crater since February 2021, is now set to face slopes of up to 23 degrees and gain 1,000 feet of elevation during its climb.
The upcoming Crater Rim Campaign, scheduled to begin the week of August 19, is expected to be one of the most challenging terrains the rover has encountered so far. The mission holds significant scientific promise, with areas of interest such as 'Pico Turquino' and 'Witch Hazel Hill' potentially offering clues to ancient hydrothermal activity and microbial life on Mars.
