As NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover prepares to land on the surface of the Red Planet on Feb. 18, here are 7 things you need to know about the newest rover to visit Mars: https://go.nasa.gov/2XsSf9T #CountdownToMars | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Ever wondered how NASA’s Perseverance rover made it all the way to Mars and landed safely on the Red Planet? From millions of kilometers away, it cruised through space, then braved the blazing heat of Mars’ atmosphere, slowed down with a gigantic parachute, and finally touched down softly using the ingenious sky crane maneuver. A perfect landing, a historic achievement, and a giant leap for Mars exploration! 🌌 🎥 Video credit: NASA / JPL #Mars2020 #PerseveranceRover #RedPlanet #NASAMars #SpaceE