NASA's Perseverance Mars rover breaks interplanetary driving record — and it's far from done
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has broken the record for the farthest distance driven on a world beyond Earth, passing its smaller cousin Opportunity.
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has shattered the interplanetary driving record, covering 28.10 miles (45.22 kilometers) on the Red Planet. The feat was accomplished in just 5.5 years, dwarfing the 14 years it took NASA's Opportunity rover to cover the same distance. Perseverance's record-breaking journey is far from over, with mission engineers anticipating it could travel more than double the distance it has already traveled.
The rover, which landed in Jezero Crater in February 2021, continues to impress with its advanced capabilities and engineering. Perseverance's team, comprised of engineers, rover drivers, and scientists, collaborates closely to make critical decisions regarding driving speed and scientific targets. With many more miles to go, Perseverance will continue exploring Jezero Crater and its surrounding rim, searching for ancient rock formations and clues about Mars' past habitability.
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