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Mars Perseverance Sol 16: Left Navigation Camera (Navcam)

Image taken by Perseverance after driving with rover tracks behind it.

March 17, 2021

NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its onboard left Navigation Camera (Navcam). The camera is located high on the rover’s mast and aids in driving. This image was acquired on Mar. 7, 2021 (Sol 16).

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