Perseverance Rover Nears Record for Miles Driven on Mars
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NASA's Perseverance rover may soon set a record for the longest distance driven on Mars, potentially reaching 62 miles (100 km) by the end of its mission, thanks to its durable design and ongoing exploration of Jezero Crater for signs of ancient microbial life. The rover has already traveled about 25 miles and continues to operate well beyond its initial expectations, with plans to extend its mission into 2028.
- NASA's Perseverance Mars rover could break the record for miles driven on another planet Space
- Pia26694 Perseverance Looks Toward Lac De Charmes NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (.gov)
- NASA will soon find out if the Perseverance rover can really persevere on Mars Ars Technica
- Sol 1,540: NASA Releases Video Of Perseverance Rover's Record-Breaking Drive On Mars IFLScience
- NASA Certifies Perseverance for Many More Years (and Miles) extremetech.com
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