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NASA Perseverance Breaks Mars Driving Record
NASA's Perseverance rover drives 45.2km on Mars, breaking the off-planet distance record and potentially operating into the 2030s.
In brief
NASA's Perseverance rover drives 45.2km on Mars, breaking the off-planet distance record and potentially operating into the 2030s. NASA's Perseverance rover has driven 45.2km on Mars, exceeding Opportunity's record and its systems may operate into the 2030s. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Perseverance rover drives 45.2km on Mars
NASA says Perseverance has driven 45.2km on Mars, breaking the off-planet distance record set by Opportunity.
Exploring Jezero Crater
The rover focuses on Jezero Crater, a region in Mars' northern hemisphere believed to have held water billions of years ago.
Self-driving capability
Perseverance uses AutoNav to drive 90% autonomously with no human intervention.
Potential biosignature discovery
NASA found a possible biosignature in reddish rock 3.2 to 3.8 billion years old in a river channel.
Systems may operate into 2030s
NASA's project manager says Perseverance's systems could work well into the 2030s.
Mission extension to 2028
NASA recently approved an extension to explore Jezero Crater rim until late 2028.
At a glance
NASA's Perseverance rover has driven 45.2km on Mars, exceeding Opportunity's record and its systems may operate into the 2030s.
