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Mars 2020 Expanded Spacecraft Illustration

3D rendering of major Mars 2020 spacecraft parts in expanded view: cruise stage, backshell, descent stage, rover, heat shield

October 16, 2020

This illustration depicts 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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