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NASA's Perseverance captures 360-degree panorama at Jezero Crater's Crocodile Bridge
NewsBytes | May 8, 2026 4:39 PM CST

Crocodile Bridge holds Martian time capsules

"Crocodile Bridge" isn't just a cool name: it's a key area where old Martian rocks act as time capsules, helping scientists piece together how Mars formed its crust and atmosphere.
Perseverance used its Mastcam-Z camera to capture the images, and NASA also released enhanced-color and 3-D versions.
All these discoveries help NASA figure out if Mars could have supported life, and what future astronauts might find when they get there.


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