NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Unique 'Zebra Rock' on Mars

The black-and-white striped rock, named 'Freya Castle,' has scientists excited about potential new geological insights.

Perseverance rover spotted the unusual rock in Jezero Crater on September 13, 2024.
The rock, about 8 inches across, features black and white stripes unlike any seen on Mars before.
Scientists believe the stripes may have formed through igneous or metamorphic processes.
Freya Castle is distinct from surrounding bedrock, suggesting it may have rolled downhill from a higher location.
The discovery adds to a series of intriguing finds by Perseverance, fueling interest in Mars' geological history and potential past habitability.