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title: "Science in Action: NASA Perseverance Landing Live Stream"
description: Fun lessons and livestream of the Perseverance Rover landing on Mars, hosted by NASA Ambassador & GVR HS teacher Jennie King.
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# [Science in Action: NASA Perseverance Landing Live Stream](https://blog.dsstpublicschools.org/science-in-action-nasa-perseverance-landing-live-stream)

 Written by [DSST Public Schools](https://blog.dsstpublicschools.org/author/dsst-public-schools) | 02/23/21

Perseverance is the continued effort to achieve in the face of opposition. Last Thursday, February 18th, we celebrated[ the landing of the aptly-named Perseverance Rover on Mars](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC4wdD14VzE), a culmination of years of human effort and tenacity.

“The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover will search for signs of ancient microbial life, which will advance NASA's quest to explore the past habitability of Mars. The rover has a drill to collect core samples of Martian rock and soil, then store them in sealed tubes for pickup by a future mission that would ferry them back to Earth for detailed analysis. Perseverance will also test technologies to help pave the way for future human exploration of Mars.”- [NASA – Mars 2020 Mission Overview](https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mission/overview/) 

DSST students and staff explored the science, engineering, technology and human story behind this grand endeavor. This cosmic day of events, hosted by DSST: GVR High School teacher and NASA Solar System Ambassador Jennie King, included live footage from NASA surrounding the landing. The days’ schedule also included opportunities for in-classroom discussion and extension activities facilitated by Jennie King.

*Perseverance preparing for landing*

 

*People at mission control celebrate the successful landing*

 

*Jennie popping in to give context for students and staff*

 

It was a momentous day for science and incredible to experience it alongside over 650 DSST students and staff.

 

If you are interested in watching the live stream of the event, you can find it below or on [our Youtube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjFsYaT1oeKNqc6N4ZmdovQ). Watch from the beginning to see cool lessons or jump to 3:34:00 for the livestream of the landing and commentary from mission control!

 

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