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NASA's Curiosity rover encounters significant wear on its wheels as it continues to explore the harsh Martian terrain. Despite these challenges, it sends back crucial data about the planet's potential for microbial life. Meanwhile, Perseverance has discovered a zebra-striped rock named Freya Castle, raising intriguing questions about Mars' geological history. Join us as we discuss the resilience of these rovers and the ongoing quest to understand our neighboring planet.Sources:https://www.sciencealert.com/perseverance-found-a-zebra-striped-rock-on-mars-and-nasa-is-excitedhttps://news.sky.com/story/nasas-mars-rover-suffers-abuse-while-roaming-the-red-planet-13225724Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Perseverance Found a Zebra-Striped Rock on Mars, And NASA Is Excited(00:02:37) NASA's Mars rover suffers 'abuse' while roaming the red planet
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