Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Perseverance: Seven Minutes to Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 16, 2021 is “Perseverance: Seven Minutes to Mars,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: NASA , JPL. The original explanation runs about 219 words.
Watch the video on the original page From the explanation
“How hard is it to land safely on Mars? So hard that many more attempts have failed than succeeded.”
— APOD editors, February 16, 2021
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 16, 2021
- Type
- Video
- Credit
- Credit: Video Credit: NASA , JPL
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 219 words