In 2020 and 2021, we persevered. NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover carried a commemorative plate to Mars to express gratitude to the medical community on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. To the researchers who've developed vaccines, we thank you. | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

On February 18, 2021, millions tuned in from around the world as NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover successfully touched down on the floor of Jezero Crater. Since then, Perseverance has collected more than 50 gigabytes of data and six science samples as it continues its quest for signs of ancient life on the Red Planet. Hitching a ride on the belly of Perseverance, NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has made 18 flights, breaking the boundaries of exploration as we continue to prepare for future human