Advertisement

NASA's Perseverance Rover Successfully Lands On Mars; Meet Swati Mohan, Indian-American leading the operation

INDIA Team Latestly| Feb 19, 2021 02:23 PM IST
A+
A-

After seven months in space, NASA's Perseverance rover survived a nail-biting landing phase to touch down gently on the surface of Mars on February 18. It is now ready to embark on its mission to search for the signs of ancient microbial life. "Touchdown confirmed," said operations lead Swati Mohan at around 3:55 pm Eastern Time (2055 GMT), as mission control at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena erupted in cheers. The autonomously guided procedure was completed more than 11 minutes earlier, which is how long it takes for radio signals to return to Earth. "WOW!!" tweeted NASA Associate Administrator Thomas Zurbuchen as he posted Perseverance's first black and white image from the Jezero Crater in Mars' northern hemisphere. Watch the video to know more.

Tags:
about Dr. Swati Mohan Arizona State University Dr Swati Mohan fingernail-sized silicon chips Florida Jezero Crater Jim Bell Kennedy Space Center Mars Mars Rover Mars Rover 2020 Mastcam Mastcam-Z NASA NASA Perseverance Rover NASA's Perseverance Rover Lands On Mars National Aeronautics and Space Administration perseverance Perseverance Rover red planet robotic scientist Touchdown confirmed United States who is Dr. swati mohan
RELATED VIDEOS
Fact Check: Are There Potholes on Road Outside NHAI HQ in Delhi? Highway Authority Debunks Viral Video Making Misleading Claims

Fact Check: Are There Potholes on Road Outside NHAI HQ in Delhi? Highway Authority Debunks Viral Video Making Misleading Claims

2:06
Pune Road Accident: 8 Dead After Speeding Car Rams Into People Unloading Refrigerator From Tempo on Jejuri-Morgaon Road

Pune Road Accident: 8 Dead After Speeding Car Rams Into People Unloading Refrigerator From Tempo on Jejuri-Morgaon Road

1:41
FASTag Annual Pass: How Can You Get It? How Much Does It Cost? From Price to Validity, Here’s All You Need To Know

FASTag Annual Pass: How Can You Get It? How Much Does It Cost? From Price to Validity, Here’s All You Need To Know

1:49
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: 2 Heads Found in 1 Body Bag? Civil Hospital Fact-Checks ‘Fake’ News Report, Says Bodies Are Being Handed Over With ‘Dignity and Respect’

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: 2 Heads Found in 1 Body Bag? Civil Hospital Fact-Checks ‘Fake’ News Report, Says Bodies Are Being Handed Over With ‘Dignity and Respect’

2:34
Pune Bridge Collapse: 4 Dead, 51 Injured After Old Narrow Bridge Over Indrayani River Collapses Amid Tourist Rush

Pune Bridge Collapse: 4 Dead, 51 Injured After Old Narrow Bridge Over Indrayani River Collapses Amid Tourist Rush

2:54
Air India Plane Crash: PM Narendra Modi Meets Lone Survivor, Injured Victims After Visiting Crash Site in Ahmedabad; Heart-Breaking Stories Emerge

Air India Plane Crash: PM Narendra Modi Meets Lone Survivor, Injured Victims After Visiting Crash Site in Ahmedabad; Heart-Breaking Stories Emerge

3:45
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: London-Bound Air India Flight AI171 Crashes Into Residential Building; 241 Killed, 1 Miraculously Survives

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: London-Bound Air India Flight AI171 Crashes Into Residential Building; 241 Killed, 1 Miraculously Survives

3:05
Patna: Speeding SUV Rams Into Cops at Checkpoint on Atal Path; Woman Constable Killed, Driver Arrested

Patna: Speeding SUV Rams Into Cops at Checkpoint on Atal Path; Woman Constable Killed, Driver Arrested

2:06

Short Videos
Google Trends Google Trends
big bash league sydney sixers
500+K+ searches
nagaland lottery result
500+K+ searches
nfl
500+K+ searches
सोने चांदी
500+K+ searches
18 january 2026
2000+K+ searches
Today's Trends

Editor's Choice

Trending Topics
The Summer I Turned PrettyRepublic Day 2026Fact CheckShah Rukh KhanDonald TrumpViral VideosMaharashtra BMC ElectionsBigg Boss 19Rahul GandhiWeather Forecast TodayNarendra ModiBihar Assembly Elections 2025Kerala Lottery Results
Close