Published 13:38 IST, July 30th 2020
NASA launch schedule: Mars Rover launch window to end in August
The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover is set to launch on an Atlas V-541 rocket from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Read on for NASA launch schedule
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NASA is ready to achieve ar landmark with its newest robotic Mars rover that is set for July 30 launch. new mission will make way for next phase of exploration on Mars. This will be third mission to Mars during this month after two recent launches from China and United Arab Emirates. So, let’s check out schedule for NASA Perseverance launch.
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NASA launch schedule
ncy had planned mission for earlier this month, however, date had to be rescheduled after encountering a number of processing delays.
Mars Rover launch window
Mars Rover called Perseverance is w scheduled to leave for red planet on Atlas V-541 rocket on Thursday, July 30, during a two-hour window. launch window is set to open at 4:50 AM PDT (7:50 AM EDT) and end on August 15, 2020. duration will vary for each day, lasting two hours approximately.
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Atlas V-541 is a massive rocket that is mainly used for interplanetary launches. Curiosity and InSight were also launched to red planet using an Atlas V type.
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mission will also involve a small interplanetary helicopter which will be launched along with Perseverance. rocket will lift off from Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and event will be available on live stream. rocket is scheduled to land on red planet next year on February 18.
NASA launch - Event live stream
People who wish to catch live event can visit NASA’s official website on link here. p will stream live event starting 7 AM.
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Perseverance is a car-size wheeled robot which bears resemblance to Curiosity, which was used for ncy’s earlier Mars mission. However, Perseverance will be landing on a different place called Mars Jezero Crater, which was previously a lake. ambitious mission is being mand by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and it will focus on exploring signs of ancient microbial life. mission will also look to explore and understand climate and geology on Mars.
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13:38 IST, July 30th 2020