Perseverance launched during the COVID-19 pandemic which began to affect the mission planning in March 2020. To show appreciation for healthcare workers who helped during the pandemic, an 8 by 13 centimeters (3.1 in × 5.1 in) plate with a staff-and serpent symbol, was placed on the rover. Project Manager Matt Wallace said he hoped that future generations going to Mars would be able to appreciate healthcare workers during 2020.[34]

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