Perseverance Rover’s Journey to Dox Castle and Dark Matter’s Influence on Mars
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NASA's Perseverance rover embarks on its first crater rim study at Dox Castle, aiming to uncover ancient rocks that may reveal clues about past microbial life on Mars. Meanwhile, a groundbreaking study suggests that dark matter could be causing a wobble in Mars' orbit, reshaping our understanding of the universe. Join us as we explore these thrilling developments in Martian exploration and the mysteries of dark matter.Sources:https://www.space.com/nasa-perseverance-mars-dox-craterhttps://www.foxnews.com/science/dark-matter-may-behind-wobble-mars-orbit-study-suggestsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is enroute to conduct 1st crater rim study at 'Dox Castle'(00:03:30) Dark matter may be behind wobble in Mars’ orbit, study suggests
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