Work is already underway to prepare for the arrival of Sapphire Canyon, the most intriguing rock collected on Mars—though it may not matter in the end.

By studying the leopard-like spots on rocks from Earth and Mars now, scientists will be ready to analyze returned space ...

A curious red Martian rock nicknamed Sapphire Canyon has scientists excited, as its spotted appearance hints at possible organic origins. On Earth, researchers tested a powerful laser technique, ...

NASA's perseverance rover recently collected samples from an unusual red stone on Mars bearing spots resembling a leopard’s ...

The original, untreated sample Heinz picked up on his Sedona hike, with spots similar to spots on the Mars Sapphire Canyon rock.

In 2024, NASA's Mars rover Perseverance collected an unusual rock sample. The rock, named Sapphire Canyon, features white, ...

In 2024, NASA's Mars rover Perseverance collected an unusual rock sample. The rock, named Sapphire Canyon, features ...

In 2024, NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance collected an unusual rock sample, Sapphire Canyon, that features white, leopardlike ...

Completing the Side Quests and Side Adventures is an excellent way to earn useful rewards - from Rupees (always helpful) to ...