^

World

WATCH: Liftoff of Mars-bound NASA Perseverance Rover from Cape Canaveral

Philstar.com
July 31, 2020 | 9:28am

United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, one of the largest rockets available for interplanetary flight, carried the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover as it took off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

NASA's Perseverance rover will seek signs of ancient life on Mars and collect rock and soil samples for possible return to Earth. — Video from NASA

FULL STORY: NASA's Perseverance rover bound for Mars to seek ancient life

vuukle comment

MARS ROVER

NASA

PERSEVERANCE
Philstar
x
  • Latest
  • Trending
Trending
Latest
Trending
abtest
abtest
'You are my son': Stabbed Sydney bishop forgives attacker

'You are my son': Stabbed Sydney bishop forgives attacker

1 day ago
A Sydney bishop brutally stabbed during a live-streamed sermon said Thursday he is recovering and forgives his attacker, declaring:...
World
fbtw
Biden seeks steel tariffs on 'cheating' China

Biden seeks steel tariffs on 'cheating' China

1 day ago
US President Joe Biden called Wednesday for a hike in steel tariffs on China, accusing it of  cheating as he courted...
World
fbtw
China says defense chief called for greater 'trust' in talks with US

China says defense chief called for greater 'trust' in talks with US

2 days ago
China said Wednesday its defense minister called for greater "trust" between Beijing and Washington in their defense chiefs'...
World
fbtw
Snake on a train delays Japanese bullet service

Snake on a train delays Japanese bullet service

2 days ago
Even small delays in Japan's much-vaunted bullet trains are rare, and more unusual still are snakes on board holding up the...
World
fbtw
Japan records best-ever monthly visitor numbers

Japan records best-ever monthly visitor numbers

2 days ago
More than three million foreigners visited Japan in March, a record for a single month, government data showed Wednesday in...
World
fbtw
Latest
abtest
Prince William returns to public duties amid wife's cancer recovery

Prince William returns to public duties amid wife's cancer recovery

16 hours ago
Prince William returned Thursday to official duties, visiting a food charity and youth center, in his first public engagements...
World
fbtw
Iran warns Israel against attacking nuclear sites

Iran warns Israel against attacking nuclear sites

16 hours ago
A senior Revolutionary Guards general threatened on Thursday to target Israel's "nuclear facilities" if it strikes Iranian...
World
fbtw
US, China defense chiefs hold first talks in nearly 18 months

US, China defense chiefs hold first talks in nearly 18 months

2 days ago
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via video teleconference Tuesday, in the first...
World
fbtw
Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest — source

Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest — source

2 days ago
Myanmar's junta has moved jailed democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest, a source told AFP on Wedne...
World
fbtw
South Korea mourns 10th anniversary of ferry disaster

South Korea mourns 10th anniversary of ferry disaster

3 days ago
South Korea on Tuesday marked the 10th anniversary of the country's worst-ever maritime disaster, when hundreds of schoolchildren...
World
fbtw
Recommended
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with