NASA's Perseverance rover has found a mysterious rock on Mars, which is shaped almost like a donut. However, researchers are not sure about its origin.
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Origin
The donut-shaped rock is surrounded by stones of a similar shade, which indicates they all have a common origin, possibly from outside the Red Planet.
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Meteorite
The newly-discovered rock "could be a large meteorite alongside smaller pieces," said a team from SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute.
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Findings
This isn't the first time Perseverance has spotted a potential meteorite on Mars. It spotted one shortly after it landed on Mars in February 2021 as well.
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Exploring Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover is currently exploring the Jezero crater on Mars, which was once home to a lake and river delta, in search of signs of ancient life.