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NASA's Rover Discovers Hat-Shaped Rock on Mars

8/16/2025

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NASA's Perseverance rover found a rock resembling a wide-brimmed hat on Mars on August 5.
Named Horneflya, it was selected as NASA's "photo of the week" via public voting.
The rock contains spherules that could offer clues about Mars' wet history and possible ancient microbial life.

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NASA's Perseverance rover found a rock resembling a wide-brimmed hat on Mars on August 5.
Named Horneflya, it was selected as NASA's "photo of the week" via public voting.
The rock contains spherules that could offer clues about Mars' wet history and possible ancient microbial life.