NASA Mars Rover Ready to Roll Again After Stringy Debris Delay

In an update Friday, the rover team declared Perseverance is ready to get rolling again despite the debris.

The wavy FOD, first spotted in early August, has been stubborn.

So far, NASA has identified ashredded piece of nettingandpart of a thermal blanket.

It’s possible the FOD is connected to that system.

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It might have some unwanted stringy companions along for the ride, but it’s just a temporary setback.