Mars exploration has been a major focus of NASA’s space program for the past several decades. With various missions launched, NASA continues to strive to understand this red planet more deeply. One of the newest missions is the Mars Perseverance Rover, which was launched on July 30 2020 and successfully landed on the surface of Mars on February 18 2021. This mission aims to search for signs of ancient microbial life, collect rock samples and carry out experiments that have the potential to support life in the future. Perseverance is equipped with a variety of advanced instruments, including a carbon dioxide air expander, MOXIE, which is capable of producing oxygen from the Martian atmosphere. Recent findings suggest that the presence of certain microbacteria and minerals indicates the possible existence of life in the past. Researchers also studied Jezero Crater, the landing site, which is believed to have been an ancient lake. Apart from that, the Curiosity Rover mission, which has been operating since 2012, also reported interesting discoveries. Curiosity found traces of salt betirang, a marker of water that once existed in liquid form. By analyzing soil and rock samples, the mission aims to understand more about Mars’ climate and the planet’s ability to support life. Not only that, NASA is also preparing a Mars Sample Return mission which is planned to return samples to Earth. Collaboration with ESA will enable complex rocket launch missions, in which samples that have been collected by Perseverance will be retrieved and brought back. Apart from physical exploration, Mars is also being studied through remote monitoring. Telescopes like Hubble and other observatories help scientists understand the Martian atmosphere and its weather. Analysis of data from measurements of methane gas in the atmosphere provides insight into the geological activity that may occur on the planet. Mars exploration activities also have an impact on the technological sector. The development of robotics and communications technology used in missions further enhances space exploration capabilities. All of these discoveries not only increase our knowledge of Mars, but also open up opportunities for further exploration missions beyond our solar system. With technology and innovation continuing to develop, the future of Mars exploration looks full of promise and potential for discovering the truth about the origins of life.