Rachel Kronyak
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@RachelKronyak
Geologist and JPL Operations Systems Engineer 🚀 Ad Ares et retro 💫 Opinions are my own. She/her
Status update: I've reached the rim of Jezero Crater! The ascent took 3.5 months and included 1,640 feet (500 m) of vertical climb. It was steep and slippery — but I'm built to do hard things. Next up? My 5th science campaign, the Northern Rim. go.nasa.gov/49Bn4xr
Before @NASAPersevere seals a sample tube, it snaps a photo of the rock core inside to preserve the record. These high-resolution images highlight the diversity of materials obtained during the rover’s first 3.5 years on the Red Planet.
Looking back to see how far I’ve come. As I continue to climb to the Jezero Crater rim, I stopped to take in the view and saw everything from my landing spot to the backup samples I left on the surface. Read more and see the image in full res: go.nasa.gov/48o95KG
The journey continues for @NASAPersevere! Since landing on Mars in 2021, our robotic explorer has driven 18+ miles (~30 km) and has collected 24 samples of rock and regolith as well as one air sample. More on the rover's progress and what lies ahead: go.nasa.gov/4f1fE8K
My journey to the rim of Jezero Crater has been a challenging one. As you can see in this image from my rear Hazcam, I’m dealing with some steep and slippery terrain. But thanks to my team and autonomous navigation system, I'm avoiding any big hazards as I slowly make my way up.
We BELIEVE in #EuropaClipper!
How did this Mars rock get its stripes? @NASAPersevere spotted this intriguing rock, which may have rolled down to the pebbly terrain near Jezero Crater's rim. The rover's science team hopes to spot an outcrop of this new rock type on the drive uphill: go.nasa.gov/3N2pqLw
