Getting a robot to take a selfie on Mars

Getting a robot to take a selfie on Mars

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Pasadena CA (JPL) Jun 28, 2021

Ever wondered how Mars rovers take a selfie? Color video from NASA's Perseverance shows how the rover captured the historic April 6, 2021, image of itself beside the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. As a bonus, the rover's entry, descent, and landing microphone captured the sound of the arm's motors whirring during the process. Selfies allow engineers to check wear and tear on the rover. But the

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