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What Are Robots Doing On Mars?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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Perseverance Rover - Is There Life on Mars?

The Perseverance rover will be cutting pieces of rock from the surface of Mars and collecting these samples. It is possible that life may exist on Mars right now, but probably not at or near the surface. If it does, it probably lives deep underground where there's a potential for there to be liquid water. But one of the coolest things about this rover is that it's actually going to help make sure these specimens eventually get back to Earth.

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