The Mars 2020 mission is a NASA space exploration project that aims to study the surface of Mars. Launched on July 30, 2020, the mission includes the Perseverance rover, which is designed to search for signs of ancient life and collect rock and soil samples for future return to Earth. The rover is equipped with advanced scientific instruments to analyze the Martian environment and geology.
In addition to the rover, the mission also includes the Ingenuity helicopter, which is the first aircraft to fly on another planet. Ingenuity's successful flights demonstrate the potential for aerial exploration on Mars, providing new perspectives and data that complement the rover's findings.