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    What the new Perseverance rover can tell humans about Mars

    The Perseverance rover is scheduled to blast off from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Thursday.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jul 29, 2020 • 25m Listen

    The Perseverance rover is scheduled to blast off from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Thursday. The rover’s mission is to gather a sample of Mars’ soil, so scientists can begin to figure out whether the planet can sustain life for humans or extraterrestrials.

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