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The Curiosity and Perseverance rovers are both part of NASA's Mars exploration program, designed to study the Martian surface and gather data to understand the planet's geology and potential for past life.
Perseverance Rover
Launch Date: July 30, 2020
Landing Date: February 18, 2021
Landing Site: Jezero Crater
Curiosity Rover
Launch Date: November 26, 2011
Landing Date: August 6, 2012
Landing Site: Gale Crater
Aims:
To investigate whether Mars ever had conditions suitable for microbial life.
To study the climate and geology of Mars.
To collect data for future human missions to Mars.
To seek signs of ancient life and collect rock and soil samples for possible return to Earth.
To characterize the planet's climate and geology.
To prepare for human exploration.
To demonstrate technology for future missions.
Sources:
Images: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS
spaceengine.org/