Episode 178 Mars rovers have a habit of picking up rocks in their open wheels and carrying them long distances. The latest Perseverance hitchhiker came on board three months ago and rode along for nearly 2 kilometers (~1.2 miles). But then the going got tough.

Mars Guy is Arizona State University associate research professor Dr. Steve Ruff, a Mars geologist with decades of experience exploring the red planet. This channel follows the exploration of Jezero crater by the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter, presenting science, engineering, and the search for life on Mars using a novel in-person experience.