Mars rover data confirms ancient lake sediments on red planet

Scientists look forward to an up-close examination of Jerezo’s sediments - thought to have formed some 3 billion years ago - in samples collected by Perseverance for future transport to Earth.

NASA’s rover Perseverance has gathered data confirming the existence of ancient lake sediments deposited by water that once filled a giant basin on Mars called Jerezo Crater, according to a study published on Friday.