JUST IN: Like China, U.S. Launches Space Robot To Mars
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) on Thursday, launched a ‘Perseverence Mars Rover’ robot towards planet Mars for exploration purposes.
A rover is a space machine device designed to explore other planetary bodies.
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The machine which was airlifted from Florida by an Atlas rocket, is “to search for signs of ancient life.”
This was confirmed in a tweet on Thursday by Vice President, Mike Pence.
Recall that the Trump Administration had established a Space Force, a new wing of the U.S. military.
“Today is a great day for American leadership in space!
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“Congratulations to the teams at @NASA and @ulalaunch for successfully launching the nuclear-powered rover, @NASAPersevere, to Mars! #CountdownToMars,” Pence tweeted.
On his part, NASA Administrator, Jim Bridenstine, also tweeted that the object is already far above sea level.
“Main engine cutoff and spacecraft separation is confirmed!
” @NASAPersevere is flying on its own as it heads to Mars,” he tweeted.
The development is coming days after China, on July 23, dispatched an unmanned rocket towards planet Mars.
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Spokesman for
Wenchang Space Launch Centre,Liu Tongjie, said that the rocket would arrive the planet in February 2021, and is expected to explore it for 90 days.
