39 Months On Mars: We Found Ice!

In this thrilling episode, we explore a significant discovery of water frost on the summit of Olympus Mons, the tallest volcano in the solar system. Join us as Perseverance celebrates its 3rd Martian birthday and embarks on a challenging mission to drill into the peculiar 'Bunsen Peak' rock formation.

Discover the incredible details of this Martian landscape, from Perseverance's struggle with a stuck dust cap to its emotional goodbye to Ingenuity. Witness the rover's resilience and determination as it navigates treacherous terrain and captures breathtaking panoramas of the Martian surface.

Key Highlights:

Water Frost Discovery: Olympus Mons, standing three times the height of Mount Everest, reveals water frost at its summit.
Perseverance's Birthday: The rover marks its 3rd year on Mars with a special LED and UV light celebration.
Rock Analysis: Perseverance drills into the unusual Bunsen Peak, revealing potential remnants of past life.
Ingenuity's Fate: The beloved helicopter rests disabled after a crash, as Perseverance bids farewell.
Dust Storm Struggles: Perseverance battles a fierce dust storm while continuing its mission.
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Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS/Cornell Univ./Arizona State Univ./SSI

ESA/DLR/FU Berlin - frost images

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/LANL/CNES/IRAP/Simeon Schmauß - 10:59

Music: Epidemic Sound

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[FinkipGirl]

1:29 I like to think that Perseverance left the LED lights on, not just for her 3rd birthday, but also as a vigil for Ingenuity who would’ve shared the same birthday, but couldn’t be with her anymore.

[anar]

No other channel covers and narrates this Journey as in detail as this one. Thank You, ElderFox.

[rihasanatrofolo]

I remember reading a comment from you many years ago about how tiresome it is to have a successfull channel locked to just one topic. Hope you feel better and more fulfilled these days.

[clashroyale_spammer]

Thank you for the video! I came here just from searching "Mars" and i found the video. It's so interesting! Rest in peace, Ingenuity helicopter, we will miss you.

[sphinxtheeminx]

Good to see our little friend Ingenuity - not dead, but resting.

[MaxTheRealmTC_]

FINALLY! I have been waiting for a New episode of Elderfox Documentaries for a long time! Thank you for uploading something new before the best time of Earth's year is over (summer)

[kegelschneckenmett]

As always a brilliant documentary, ty very much!

[Rick_B]

Stunning video! Not sure I've been as emotionally attached to tech at the ingenuity helicopter. One of man kinds greatest inventions.

[Christin]

It is so amazing what humanity is able to do on a far away planet. Thank you for sharing this very interesting video. Too bad I won't be around anymore when the first human puts foot onto this planet.

[testfire]

Terrific update! Love to see the progress of our hard worker on Mars.

[Shang-Lao]

Always good to see Mars ❤🎉🎉🎉 Happy birthday little Helicopter

[georgekaritzis]

Love these updates ...Please keep them coming

[micrchel]

Amazing video as always, thanks! Would be cool if you disabled the music @ 8:26.

[mattpike]

Thank you for these videos. I enjoy them very much, the quality over quantity format you choose to release in is the correct way to do it IMO.

[Dan-hrlq]

Can I ask why the video output is lagging behind by almost 90 sols? The current sol is 1231

[bosnahYUG]

River neretva going from Bosnia to Croatia. Nice to see a balkan name on mars.

[alangarland]

Thanks America.
The rest of the world is looking forward to you being back.

[RamenNoodlePackets]

Many of us take for granted that we are literally looking at high def photos of another world. Something only of dreams not very long ago.

[fathiralvaro]

Its sad that Perseverance can't celebrate its birthday with ingnuity.
I know, its just a soul less Dead thing, but your explanations make me feel like they're actually alive

[iqxcgks]

surly it was predictable damage to the drones propeller blade was strong possibility so why weren't a few easily replaceable spares loaded on perseverance or mini repair & cleaning drones?