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A glimpse of Mars from NASA's Perseverance rover
UPDATED : Feb 20 2021, 10:22 IST
NASA landed a new robotic rover on Mars on Thursday, its most ambitious effort in decades to directly study whether there was ever life on the red planet. While the agency has landed other missions on Mars, the $2.7 billion robotic explorers named Perseverance carries a sophisticated set of scientific tools that will bring advanced capabilities to the search for life beyond our planet. Here's a look at the Red Planet from NASA's rover (image credit: NASA):
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A glimpse of Mars from NASA's Perseverance rover
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2 /8 NASA's Perseverance rover descends to touch down on Mars in a still image from a video camera aboard the descent stage. Credit: Reuters Photo
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3 /8 This image released by NASA shows a high-resolution image of one of the six wheels aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover as it is displayed during a NASA Perseverance rover initial surface checkout briefing. Credit: AFP Photo
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4 /8 A high-resolution still image captured from cameras aboard the descent stage as NASA’s Perseverance rover touched down on Mars as it is displayed during a NASA Perseverance rover initial surface checkout briefing. Credit: AFP Photo
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5 /8 Image sent back by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover. Credit: Reuters Photo
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6 /8 Perseverance was the third robotic visitor from Earth to arrive at the red planet this month. Last week, two other spacecraft, Hope from the United Arab Emirates and Tianwen-1 from China, entered orbit around Mars. But NASA’s spacecraft did not go into orbit first. Instead it zipped along a direct path to the surface.
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7 /8 At 3:48 pm, eastern time, controllers at the mission operations center at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory near Pasadena, California, received word from Perseverance that it had entered the top of the Martian atmosphere at a speed of more than 12,000 mph. The spacecraft was beginning the landing maneuvers that would bring it to a soft stop in just seven anxiety-drenched minutes.
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8 /8 NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image of the area in front of it using its onboard Front Left Hazard Avoidance Camera A.
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News in Pics, Feb 20: Best photos from around the world
UPDATED : Feb 20 2021, 07:44 IST
United States | Colombia | Ecuador | Chile | Mexico | COVID-19 | Coronavirus | Coronavirus vaccine | Joe Biden | Pfizer | Myanmar | Aung San Suu Kyi | ![US President Joe Biden speaks after a tour of a Pfizer manufacturing plant producing the Covid-19 vaccine in Kalamazoo, Michigan, US. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "US President Joe Biden speaks after a tour of a Pfizer manufacturing plant producing the Covid-19 vaccine in Kalamazoo, Michigan, US. Credit: Reuters Photo")
1 /7 US President Joe Biden speaks after a tour of a Pfizer manufacturing plant producing the Covid-19 vaccine in Kalamazoo, Michigan, US. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Migrant children who are seeking asylum in the US are seen at a migrant encampment in Matamoros, Mexico. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Migrant children who are seeking asylum in the US are seen at a migrant encampment in Matamoros, Mexico. Credit: Reuters Photo")
2 /7 Migrant children who are seeking asylum in the US are seen at a migrant encampment in Matamoros, Mexico. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Members of indigenous communities and supporters of Ecuador\'s presidential candidate Yaku Perez march to demand a recount of votes cast during the February 7 presidential election, in Canar, Ecuador. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Members of indigenous communities and supporters of Ecuador\'s presidential candidate Yaku Perez march to demand a recount of votes cast during the February 7 presidential election, in Canar, Ecuador. Credit: Reuters Photo")
3 /7 Members of indigenous communities and supporters of Ecuador's presidential candidate Yaku Perez march to demand a recount of votes cast during the February 7 presidential election, in Canar, Ecuador. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![A squirrel eats seeds as sledders enjoy new fallen snow in Riverside Park on Manhattan\'s upper west side during the second day of a winter storm in New York City, New York, US. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "A squirrel eats seeds as sledders enjoy new fallen snow in Riverside Park on Manhattan\'s upper west side during the second day of a winter storm in New York City, New York, US. Credit: Reuters Photo")
4 /7 A squirrel eats seeds as sledders enjoy new fallen snow in Riverside Park on Manhattan's upper west side during the second day of a winter storm in New York City, New York, US. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Demonstrators clash with riot police during a protest against Chile\'s government in Santiago, Chile. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Demonstrators clash with riot police during a protest against Chile\'s government in Santiago, Chile. Credit: Reuters Photo")
5 /7 Demonstrators clash with riot police during a protest against Chile's government in Santiago, Chile. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Artists perform during a campaign to promote vaccination against Covid-19 amid the coronavirus pandemic, in Medellin, Colombia. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Artists perform during a campaign to promote vaccination against Covid-19 amid the coronavirus pandemic, in Medellin, Colombia. Credit: AFP Photo")
6 /7 Artists perform during a campaign to promote vaccination against Covid-19 amid the coronavirus pandemic, in Medellin, Colombia. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Protesters hold up signs during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Protesters hold up signs during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon. Credit: AFP Photo")
7 /7 Protesters hold up signs during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon. Credit: AFP Photo
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News in Pics, February 19: Best photos from around the world
UPDATED : Feb 19 2021, 07:44 IST
IMF | Costa Rica | US | Washington | Winter | Texas | Myanmar | Military coup | Aung San Suu Kyi | Chile | ![Demonstrators kneel in front of a police water cannon as they protest against the coup, in Naypyitaw. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Demonstrators kneel in front of a police water cannon as they protest against the coup, in Naypyitaw. Credit: Reuters Photo")
1 /7 Demonstrators kneel in front of a police water cannon as they protest against the coup, in Naypyitaw. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![A demonstrator throws fuel at a police vehicle during a protest against Chile\'s government in Valparaiso, Chile. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "A demonstrator throws fuel at a police vehicle during a protest against Chile\'s government in Valparaiso, Chile. Credit: Reuters Photo")
2 /7 A demonstrator throws fuel at a police vehicle during a protest against Chile's government in Valparaiso, Chile. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![A historic winter weather system that brought bitter, record-busting cold to much of the southern and central US was pushing up the East Coast on Thursday, with forecasters warning of heavy snowfall and dangerous, icy buildups. Credit: AFP Photo]( "A historic winter weather system that brought bitter, record-busting cold to much of the southern and central US was pushing up the East Coast on Thursday, with forecasters warning of heavy snowfall and dangerous, icy buildups. Credit: AFP Photo")
3 /7 A historic winter weather system that brought bitter, record-busting cold to much of the southern and central US was pushing up the East Coast on Thursday, with forecasters warning of heavy snowfall and dangerous, icy buildups. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Firefighters work to put out a house fire after an explosion in a domestic wax factory in Bogota, Colombia. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Firefighters work to put out a house fire after an explosion in a domestic wax factory in Bogota, Colombia. Credit: Reuters Photo")
4 /7 Firefighters work to put out a house fire after an explosion in a domestic wax factory in Bogota, Colombia. Credit: Reuters Photo
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5 /7 People attend a rally to commemorate the "Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred", which refers to the people killed during the anti-government demonstrations in 2014, in Kiev. Credit: AFP Photo
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![An aerial view of floating ice taken by a drone launched from Greenpeace\'s Arctic Sunrise ship in the Arctic Ocean. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "An aerial view of floating ice taken by a drone launched from Greenpeace\'s Arctic Sunrise ship in the Arctic Ocean. Credit: Reuters Photo")
6 /7 An aerial view of floating ice taken by a drone launched from Greenpeace's Arctic Sunrise ship in the Arctic Ocean. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Students and professors from Costa Rican universities demonstarte against the possible approval of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, in front of the Congress in San Jose. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Students and professors from Costa Rican universities demonstarte against the possible approval of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, in front of the Congress in San Jose. Credit: AFP Photo")
7 /7 Students and professors from Costa Rican universities demonstarte against the possible approval of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, in front of the Congress in San Jose. Credit: AFP Photo
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In Pics | IPL Auction: Top 11 most expensive players ever picked
UPDATED : Feb 18 2021, 19:15 IST
The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is underway at the Hotel ITC Grand Chola in Chennai. A number of analysts have predicted Glenn Maxwell to be the top pic of the mini-auction, with the likes of Jason Roy, Shakib Al Hasan, and Steve Smith also in the fray. So far, the costliest pick in an IPL auction is Yuvraj Singh, who was bought by Delhi Capitals (erstwhile Delhi Daredevils) for Rs 16 crore in 2016. Here's a look at the top 11 most expensive players picked from IPL auctions over the years.
![In Pics | IPL Auction: Top 10 most expensive players ever picked]( "In Pics | IPL Auction: Top 10 most expensive players ever picked")
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![11 | Glenn Maxwell | 2020 | Punjab Kings (Previously Kings XI Punjab) | Rs 10.75 crore | Credit: PTI File Photo]( "11 | Glenn Maxwell | 2020 | Punjab Kings (Previously Kings XI Punjab) | Rs 10.75 crore | Credit: PTI File Photo")
2 /12 11 | Glenn Maxwell | 2020 | Punjab Kings (Previously Kings XI Punjab) | Rs 10.75 crore | Credit: PTI File Photo
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![10 | K L Rahul | 2018 | Punjab Kings | Rs 11 crore | Credit: PTI File Photo]( "10 | K L Rahul | 2018 | Punjab Kings | Rs 11 crore | Credit: PTI File Photo")
3 /12 10 | K L Rahul | 2018 | Punjab Kings | Rs 11 crore | Credit: PTI File Photo
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![9 | Gautam Gambhir | 2011 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 11.4 crore | Credit: PTI File Photo]( "9 | Gautam Gambhir | 2011 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 11.4 crore | Credit: PTI File Photo")
4 /12 9 | Gautam Gambhir | 2011 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 11.4 crore | Credit: PTI File Photo
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![8 | Jaydev Unadkat | 2018 | Rajasthan Royals | Rs 11.5 crore | Credit: AFP File Photo]( "8 | Jaydev Unadkat | 2018 | Rajasthan Royals | Rs 11.5 crore | Credit: AFP File Photo")
5 /12 8 | Jaydev Unadkat | 2018 | Rajasthan Royals | Rs 11.5 crore | Credit: AFP File Photo
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![7 | Dinesh Karthik | 2014 | Delhi Capitals (Previously known as Delhi Daredevils) | Rs 12.5 crore | Credit: AFP File Photo]( "7 | Dinesh Karthik | 2014 | Delhi Capitals (Previously known as Delhi Daredevils) | Rs 12.5 crore | Credit: AFP File Photo")
6 /12 7 | Dinesh Karthik | 2014 | Delhi Capitals (Previously known as Delhi Daredevils) | Rs 12.5 crore | Credit: AFP File Photo
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![6 | Ben Stokes | 2018 | Rajasthan Royals | Rs 12.5 crore | Credit: Reuters File Photo]( "6 | Ben Stokes | 2018 | Rajasthan Royals | Rs 12.5 crore | Credit: Reuters File Photo")
7 /12 6 | Ben Stokes | 2018 | Rajasthan Royals | Rs 12.5 crore | Credit: Reuters File Photo
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![5 | Yuvraj Singh | 2014 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs 14 crore | Credit: AFP File Photo]( "5 | Yuvraj Singh | 2014 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs 14 crore | Credit: AFP File Photo")
8 /12 5 | Yuvraj Singh | 2014 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs 14 crore | Credit: AFP File Photo
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![4 | Ben Stokes | 2017 | Rising Pune Supergiant | Rs 14.5 crore | Credit: AFP File Photo]( "4 | Ben Stokes | 2017 | Rising Pune Supergiant | Rs 14.5 crore | Credit: AFP File Photo")
9 /12 4 | Ben Stokes | 2017 | Rising Pune Supergiant | Rs 14.5 crore | Credit: AFP File Photo
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![3 | Pat Cummins | 2020 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 15.5 crore | Credit: PTI File Photo]( "3 | Pat Cummins | 2020 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 15.5 crore | Credit: PTI File Photo")
10 /12 3 | Pat Cummins | 2020 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 15.5 crore | Credit: PTI File Photo
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![2 | Yuvraj Singh | 2015 | Delhi Capitals | Rs 16 crore | Credit: PTI File Photo]( "2 | Yuvraj Singh | 2015 | Delhi Capitals | Rs 16 crore | Credit: PTI File Photo")
11 /12 2 | Yuvraj Singh | 2015 | Delhi Capitals | Rs 16 crore | Credit: PTI File Photo
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![1 | Chris Morris | 2021 | Rajasthan Royals | Rs 16.25 crore | Credit: AFP Photo]( "1 | Chris Morris | 2021 | Rajasthan Royals | Rs 16.25 crore | Credit: AFP Photo")
12 /12 1 | Chris Morris | 2021 | Rajasthan Royals | Rs 16.25 crore | Credit: AFP Photo
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News in Pics, February 18: Best photos from around the world
UPDATED : Feb 18 2021, 07:39 IST
India | United States | El Salvador | Libya | Venezuela | Myanmar | Israel | COVID-19 | Uttarakhand | Chamoli | Coronavirus | Coronavirus vaccine | AstraZeneca | Aung San Suu Kyi | Military coup | ![A woman carries bottled water she received from a warming center and shelter after record-breaking winter temperatures, as local media report most residents are without electricity, in Galveston, Texas, US. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "A woman carries bottled water she received from a warming center and shelter after record-breaking winter temperatures, as local media report most residents are without electricity, in Galveston, Texas, US. Credit: Reuters Photo")
1 /7 A woman carries bottled water she received from a warming center and shelter after record-breaking winter temperatures, as local media report most residents are without electricity, in Galveston, Texas, US. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![El Salvador\'s Minister of Health Francisco Alabi administers a dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to a health worker, as El Salvador\'s President Nayib Bukele looks on, at a public health center in San Salvador, El Salvador. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "El Salvador\'s Minister of Health Francisco Alabi administers a dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to a health worker, as El Salvador\'s President Nayib Bukele looks on, at a public health center in San Salvador, El Salvador. Credit: Reuters Photo")
2 /7 El Salvador's Minister of Health Francisco Alabi administers a dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to a health worker, as El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele looks on, at a public health center in San Salvador, El Salvador. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![A youngster flies a kite during the commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the Petare neighborhood in Caracas, Venezuela. Credit: AFP Photo]( "A youngster flies a kite during the commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the Petare neighborhood in Caracas, Venezuela. Credit: AFP Photo")
3 /7 A youngster flies a kite during the commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the Petare neighborhood in Caracas, Venezuela. Credit: AFP Photo
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![A Palestinian worshiper walks as snow falls at the Dome of the Rock Mosque in Jerusalem\'s al-Aqsa mosque compound. Credit: AFP Photo]( "A Palestinian worshiper walks as snow falls at the Dome of the Rock Mosque in Jerusalem\'s al-Aqsa mosque compound. Credit: AFP Photo")
4 /7 A Palestinian worshiper walks as snow falls at the Dome of the Rock Mosque in Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Protesters display signs during in a demonstration against the military coup in front of the government administration office in Twante township, Yangon region Credit: AFP Photo]( "Protesters display signs during in a demonstration against the military coup in front of the government administration office in Twante township, Yangon region Credit: AFP Photo")
5 /7 Protesters display signs during in a demonstration against the military coup in front of the government administration office in Twante township, Yangon region Credit: AFP Photo
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![Libyans mark the 10th anniversary of their 2011 uprising that led to the overthrow and killing of longtime ruler Moammar Gadhafi, in Benghazi, Libya. Credit: AP/PTI Photo]( "Libyans mark the 10th anniversary of their 2011 uprising that led to the overthrow and killing of longtime ruler Moammar Gadhafi, in Benghazi, Libya. Credit: AP/PTI Photo")
6 /7 Libyans mark the 10th anniversary of their 2011 uprising that led to the overthrow and killing of longtime ruler Moammar Gadhafi, in Benghazi, Libya. Credit: AP/PTI Photo
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![People watch the rescue and restoration work at damaged Tapovan barrage, weeks after the glacier burst at Joshimath which triggered a massive flash flood on Feb. 7, in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Credit: PTI Photo]( "People watch the rescue and restoration work at damaged Tapovan barrage, weeks after the glacier burst at Joshimath which triggered a massive flash flood on Feb. 7, in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Credit: PTI Photo")
7 /7 People watch the rescue and restoration work at damaged Tapovan barrage, weeks after the glacier burst at Joshimath which triggered a massive flash flood on Feb. 7, in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Credit: PTI Photo
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