NASA Mars Rover Adopts Rock Named 'Dwayne'

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NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars has picked up a rock named "Dwayne" in one of its wheels, reminiscent of previous rovers like Spirit and Curiosity that also had similar "companions." These rocks typically stay with the rovers for a while before eventually dislodging.
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