NASA releases first audio recordings taken from Mars NASA described the first audio recording as akin to "listening to a seashell or having a hand cupped over the ear." March 12, 2021 10:19 GMT The National Aeronautics Space Administration's (NASA) Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) released audio recordings taken from the surface of Mars. Perseverance rover's success renews interest on possible human mission to Mars Read more The historic recordings were posted on SoundCloud, which people can readily access to hear the elusive sounds for themselves. Two microphones on the the Perseverance Mars Rover recorded the first audio clip that was made available to the public. One can hear the familiar sound of the wind.