Illustration depicting five major components of the Mars 2020 spacecraft.

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Illustration depicting five major components of the Mars 2020 spacecraft. Top to bottom: cruise stage, backshell, descent stage, Perseverance rover and heat shield. The various components perform critical roles during the vehicle's cruise to Mars and its dramatic Entry, Descent, and Landing.

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Photo credit: © Stocktrek Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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