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Mars 2020 Rover

Six-wheeled rover on Mars. — Artist's concept of Mars 2020 rover on Mars. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

Goals	Mars 2020 will seek signs of ancient life by studying Martian terrain that is now inhospitable, but once held flowing rivers and lakes.
Launch Date	~2020
Science Target	Mars
Type	Rover
Agency	NASA
Mission Website	https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/

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