The Mars rover is drilling deep into the surface of Mars to collect rock and soil samples that may hold evidence of ancient life.These samples help scientists study whether Mars once had water, microbes, or conditions similar to early Earth.Every piece of rock the rover gathers is sealed and stored for future testing back on Earth. A historic mission… searching for answers that could change what we know about life in the universe. 🔴🤖✨ #space #spacex #nasa #fblifestyle | Space Journey

173 reactions · 33 shares | Let's continue our countdown — we're now 9 days away from launching ICON! https://go.nasa.gov/2CMZCRb Today: ICON's 9️⃣7-minute orbital period ICON circles Earth in just over an hour and a half, completing nearly 15 orbits per day. Its orbit is inclined by 27 degrees, so over time, its measurements will completely cover its zone of interest near the equator. | NASA Space Alerts | Facebook