Old Glory on the Red Planet

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Key Takeaways:

  • 1. The US flag adorns an aluminum plate on NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover.
  • 2. The image of the plate was taken on June 28, 2025, by the WATSON camera.
  • 3. WATSON is part of the SHERLOC instrument, built by MSSS and operated by JPL in Southern California.

A photo shows the US flag on an aluminum plate on NASA's Perseverance Mars rover, captured by the WATSON camera on June 28, 2025. WATSON is part of the SHERLOC instrument built by MSSS and operated by JPL. The rover's operations are managed by JPL for NASA.

Insight: The US flag on the Perseverance rover symbolizes American presence on Mars and highlights the collaborative efforts between MSSS, JPL, and NASA in exploring the Red Planet.

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