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NASA scientists have landed a rover on Mars.
The rover is called Perseverance.
Scientists are using it to explore the red planet.
They are trying to discover if there was life on Mars in the past.
The rover landed in the north of Mars.
Scientists are already receiving photos of the area from the rover.
The scientists think the area was a river in the past.
Water is needed for life to survive.
Perseverance carries a lot of equipment to help scientists learn about Mars.
One piece of equipment is very special - a helicopter.
NASA scientist Steve Jurcyzk is excited about the helicopter.
MiMi Aung is the project manager for the helicopter.
Perseverance will also try to change the air on Mars.
This could be helpful for future trips to the planet.
A Chinese rover will join Perseverance on Mars soon.
Tianwen-1 is expected to land on Mars in May.
