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NASA rover spots rock shaped like medieval helmet on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover stationed on Mars spotted a dome-shaped rock with a striking resemblance to a helmet used during medieval times. The martian rock, captured by Perseverance’s primary camera on Aug. 5, is pointed at the top and dome-shaped on top of a flared brim. It has a rough, textured surface covered in small bumps.
With its rust-colored surface, Mars has more than earned its nickname, the Red Planet. But Perseverance has offered a new glimpse.
NASA’s Curiosity rover has been getting all the attention these last few days as it celebrates its 13th year on Mars, but its ...
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has captured the clearest image of the Red Planet since its mission began five years ago. The ...
In 2024, NASA's Mars rover Perseverance collected an unusual rock sample. The rock, named Sapphire Canyon, features white, ...
NASA's Perseverance rover took this selfie on May 10, 2025, marking its 1,500th Martian day, or sol, exploring the Red Planet. NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS It’s not only Instagram users and holiday ...
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