NASA invites people to participate remotely in Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover launch

To enable lovers to join launch of its Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover mission, NASA has listed a menu of activities amid "Countdown to Mars" on its site to be part of project from convenience of one’s home. NASA’s mission will launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and ncy invited people to participate remotely by submitting videos, virtual photos taken on Mars or next to  rover, by taking a dive into an interactive launch packet, and with a sign up to send names to Mars on a future mission. 

In search for astrobiological evidence of ancient microbial life, rover will head to Jezero Crater, a lakebed with intriguing geology on planet Mars. vehicle will accumulate rock and soil samples re for future and return to Earth, according to NASA’s release. Furr, rover will study planet's climate and geology that will pave way for human exploration of Red Planet in future.

Director for communications and education at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory that mans mission, Michael Greene said, “During se challenging times, matter where you are, you can participate in this launch and help send this robotic geologist on a mission to explore worlds beyond our own.” In order to involve global audience in launch of rover, NASA released a “virtual launch toolkit” to participate in Perseverance launch. options include: 

#CountdownToMars 

One could actually record ir own version of a launch countdown video clip and tag it on social media using #CountdownToMars. As per NASA, clip may be featured on NASA social media or even on launch day. Here's how to participate. 

Send Your Name to Mars, Again! 

As rover carried dime-size chips with 10.9 million names submitted worldwide to travel to , people that already signed up can get a special "w Boarding" stamp and are ready for launch. Here y can sign up to send name on a future mission to Mars. 

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Mars Photo Booth 

At Home, one can virtually take a souvenir photo with a virtual Mars Photo Booth that NASA updated on site. One can pose next to mighty Atlas V rocket that will launch Mars 2020 Perseverance rover, strike a pose on Mars, or put self next to rover in JPL clean room where it was assembled and download im. 

Virtual Launch Packet 

One can also get interactive magazine-style booklet to enhance ir launch-viewing experience.  flipbook includes information about Perseverance rover launch and all print products for mission. Visitors can download it as a PDF. 

craft 3D Rover Experience 

One can have a remarkable 3D Perseverance rover journey in an interactive 3D experience. All one has to do is click and select different sections to learn all about science tools and instruments that make up mighty rover. 

Watch Launch and Share Your Excitement 

buffs can watch mission briefings and or Mars 2020 programming on NASA TV, culminating with launch on July 30. Here’s schedule for Perseverance programming. Check  Kennedy Center Visitor Complex for hours or any restrictions and watch launch.  first launch opportunity begins at 4:50 a.m. PDT/ 7:50 a.m. EDT on July 30.  

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