As the Mars Perseverance Rover descended to the surface of Mars, a parachute opened to slow and control its descent onto the planet's surface. When images were returned to Earth of the 70.5-foot supersonic parachute, it appeared to have a random pattern of white and orange. NASA officials later indicated it contained a hidden message. Only 6 people at JPL knew of the existence of the message in the parachute before announcing it to the world. This set off internet code-breake