Perseverance Conquers Jezero Rim, Embarks on Northern Exploration

On December 16, 2024, NASA's Perseverance rover triumphantly reached the rim of Jezero Crater after a heroic 3.5-month, 500-meter climb battling 20% slopes and slippery terrain. Now, it’s gearing up for the 'Northern Rim' campaign, set to traverse 4 miles and explore sites like Witch Hazel Hill over the next year. This mission aims to unearth 3.9-billion-year-old rocks, inching closer to Mars’ secrets and the tantalizing possibility of past microbial life.