NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is preparing to collect its first-ever sample. NASA'S PERSEVERANCE MARS ROVER BEGINS HUNT FOR SIGNS OF PAST LIFEThe sampling is expected to occur within the next two weeks as the team searches for hints regarding the existence of ancient microbial life. NASA'S MARS PERSEVERANCE ROVER SNAPS SHOTS OF UNIQUE ROCK FORMATION IN 'ANCIENT LAKEBED'After pre-coring, the JPL members working on Perseverance will limit its tasks for a sol, or a Martian day. Perseverance will require around 11 days to complete its first sampling, according to the agency. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APPPerseverance landed on Mars on Feb. 18 and began its science phase on June 1.

Source: Fox News July 22, 2021 18:45 UTC