NASA JPL
NASA Perseverance
ROBOSCORE™ METHODOLOGY — 9 DIMENSIONS
Independently verified.
Not manufacturer-provided.
$2700.0M
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PAYBACK
TBD
COMPLEXITY
TBD
Mars rover conducting astrobiology research in Jezero Crater. Equipped with SHERLOC, PIXL, and SuperCam instruments. Collects and caches rock samples for future Earth return. Carries Ingenuity helicopter.
Other
| Power | Multi-Mission RTG 110W |
| Wheels | 6 |
| Cameras | 23 |
| Mass Kg | 1025 |
| Mission | Mars Sample Return cache |
| Dimensions | 3m x 2.7m x 2.2m |
| Instruments | 7 |
| Top Speed Cmps | 4.2 |
Purchase Costs
MSRP
$2700.0M
CURRENT
$2700.0M
Operating Costs (Annual)
MAINTENANCE LOW
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MAINTENANCE HIGH
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5-Year Summary
$2700.0M
Purchase price + estimated 5 years maintenance
Monthly savings
$8,333
Payback period
N/A
3-year net ROI
-100%
5-year savings
-$2,699,500,000
| Interval | Task | Est. Time | Est. Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | Visual inspection & debris removal | 5–10 min | — | Operator |
| Weekly | Sensor calibration check & log review | 15–30 min | — | Operator |
| Monthly | Lubrication, belt/chain tension check | 1–2 hrs | $50–150 | Technician |
| 6-Month | Full mechanical inspection & software update | 4–8 hrs | $500–2,000 | Certified Tech |
| Annual | Comprehensive overhaul & recalibration | 1–2 days | $2,000–10,000 | OEM / Partner |
Service Details
Operator Training
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Typical Training Plan
SAFETY & BASICS
2–4 hours
OPERATIONS
4–16 hours
TROUBLESHOOTING
2–8 hours
MAINTENANCE
4–16 hours
Before purchasing the NASA Perseverance, ask the vendor these critical questions:
- 01What is the total cost of ownership over 5 years?
- 02What does the warranty cover, and what's excluded?
- 03What is your average response time for critical issues?
- 04Can you provide references from similar deployments?
- 05Is a pilot program available before full commitment?
... and 15 more critical questions
Purchase Price
$2700.0M
Est. Annual Maintenance
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5-Year Total
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Cost per Shift
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Cost per Hour
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Based on industry averages. Actual costs vary.
NASA JPL
Founded
EST. 1936(90 years)
Funding
NOT DISCLOSED
Employees
NOT DISCLOSED
HQ
US
Vendor Health Score
NOT RATED
No certifications listed
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