Perseverance Rover’s Milestone: 33 Martian Samples Collected

NASA's Perseverance rover achieves a significant milestone by collecting 33 sample tubes on Mars, including rock cores and atmospheric samples. Discover the importance of these samples, the strategic role of the 'Three Forks' depot, and how meticulous documentation aids future Mars Sample Return missions. Plus, learn about the renewed interest in Mars helicopters and a notable skywatching event with Mars visible near the waxing crescent moon. Sources: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/pia26643-the-33-sample-tubes-collected-by-perseverance/ https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9nmg0k https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:PIA26643-Mars-PerseveranceRover-33-SampleTubes-20250724.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG35353srRo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perseverance_(rover)