Perseverance's landing site (Jezero Crater)

Jezero Crater on Mars is a large, ancient impact basin once filled with water, resembling a lake. Its lakebed and surrounding delta deposits suggest it hosted a watery environment that could have supported microbial life. The crater’s preserved sediments hold clues about Mars’ past climate and geological history. The Perseverance rover’s landing there allows scientists to study these rocks directly, searching for signs of past habitability and collecting samples for future return to Earth. Its diverse geology and preserved ancient waterways make Jezero a prime location for exploring Mars’ potential to have supported life.