NASA -Liftoff to the Red Planet!- July 30, 2020

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Thursday, July 30, 2020. via NASA http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/liftoff-to-the-red-planet July 30, 2020

NASA -A Different View of the Mars Perseverance Launch- July 30, 2020

The engines fired as a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover onboard launched from Space Launch Complex 41, Thursday, July 30, 2020. via NASA http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/a-different-view-of-the-mars-perseverance-launch July 30, 2020

Breaking news by NASA -NASA Astronauts in Space to Discuss Upcoming SpaceX Crew Dragon Return- July 30, 2020

NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will address their upcoming SpaceX Crew Dragon departure and splashdown in a news conference at 10:45 a.m. EDT Friday, July 31, from the International Space Station.

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Breaking news by NASA -NASA, ULA Launch Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission to Red Planet- July 30, 2020

NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission is on its way to the Red Planet to search for signs of ancient life and collect samples to send back to Earth.

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NASA -Mars Perseverance: Prepared for Launch to the Red Planet- July 29, 2020

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard is seen illuminated by spotlights on the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41. via NASA http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/mars-perseverance-prepared-for-launch-to-the-red-planet July 29, 2020