Crumbly Mars Rock, Not Hardware Flaws, Scuttled Perseverance’s First Sample Attempt
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A issue with a mars rock, described as crumbly, is reported to have caused the failure of the perseverance's first sample attempt. The problem is said to have been with the rock itself, rather than any flaws in the hardware. The perseverance's first sample attempt was scuttled as a result.