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How the Seven Minutes of Terror Could Make or Break NASA’s Perseverance

Published on 2/17/2021 at 1:02 PM

NASA's Perseverance rover is entering the most intense phase of its mission — here’s how the seven minutes of terror could make or break its landing on the red planet.

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How the Seven Minutes of Terror Could Make or Break NASA’s Perseverance

NASA's Perseverance rover is entering the most intense phase of its mission — here’s how the seven minutes of terror could make or break its landing on the red planet.