NASAâs Perseverance rover captures audio of Martian winds
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This Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 photo provided by NASA shows the Perseverance rover lowered towards the surface of Mars during its powered descent. (NASA via AP)
and last updated 2021-03-10 23:42:22-05
Weeks after NASAâs Perseverance rover landed on Mars, NASA released audio files of the wind blowing on the red planet.
The first recording was made on Feb. 19, 18 hours after Perseverance landed on Mars.
According to NASA, winds on Mars can top 60 mph, which is akin to a severe thunderstorm on Earth. While the winds on Mars can get quite gusty, they rarely pack a punch. The Martian atmosphere has just 1% the air pressure of Earth, meaning 60 mph winds would barely be felt.