The cool, collected play-by-play from one of the mission's leaders has observers around the world taking notice.
Meet Swati Mohan, the Star Behind Perseverance's Mars Landing
While Americans — and the world — were captivated by the successful landing of the Perseverance rover on Mars, particular attention was being paid to Swati Mohan. The Indian-American scientist, engineer and NASA veteran played a key role in Thursday's touchdown as the space agency's guidance and control operation lead. Read on to learn more about Mohan why her role has many celebrating #Mars2020 not only for its history-making but diversity.
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As Perseverance careened toward Mars Thursday, the live broadcast from inside mission control oozed tension. It felt like science fiction to Swati Mohan, who managed the rover's descent and kept the world...
NASA said Thursday that the Perseverance rover has touched down on the surface of Mars after successfully overcoming a risky landing phase known as …
On Thursday, as NASA's Perseverance rover made a successful landing on the Red Planet, it was Indian-American scientist Swati Mohan who led the …
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