In fact, this particular rock may even be one of a kind. It was discovered by NASA's Perseverance rover exploring the Jezero Crater on Mars, and we've never seen anything like it up there on the red planet.

NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered an unusual striped rock on Mars with a composition suggesting igneous or metamorphic origins, generating widespread excitement within the scientific community.

Last week, team scientists and the internet alike were amazed when Perseverance spotted a black-and-white striped rock unlike any seen on Mars before. Is this a sign of exciting discoveries to come?

The reason scientists want the rover to explore the rim in the first place is for its potential to be littered with ancient Martian bedrock rubble. Jezero Crater formed when something substantial smacked into Mars billions of years ago. The impact could have churned up and tossed deep materials to the surface.

Scientists are puzzling over a strange dark and light striped Mars rock snapped by NASA's Perseverance rover. So far, its origins are unknown.

While climbing a crater rim, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover spotted a curious striped rock that may have rolled from farther uphill, hinting at treasures the robotic explorer has yet to find.

Scientists are excited about the latest discovery of the Perseverance rover. The Martian vehicle on the Red Planet found a striped rock that didn't fit its surroundings at all. This gives hope for the future.