"Perseverance Rover Discovers Ingenuity Helicopter's Final Resting Place on Mars"

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NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has captured images of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter at its final resting place, "Valinor Hills," after the helicopter sustained damage to its rotor blades on its 72nd flight. As Ingenuity's groundbreaking mission concludes, Perseverance continues its exploration of Mars, focusing on geological discoveries in the Jezero Crater area. The rover is approaching the margin unit, an area with strong signatures of carbonate minerals, and is preparing to investigate the mysterious crater rim, offering a glimpse into Mars' ancient history.
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