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Perseverance Sets New Off-World Driving Distance Record
Key Takeaways
- Perseverance reached 28.10 miles, or 45.22 kilometers, on Mars on October 11.
- The milestone surpasses Opportunity’s previous distance record of 28.06 miles.
- The rover has reached the mark in about 5.5 years and remains in good health, according to the mission team.
- NASA engineers believe Perseverance could ultimately travel up to 100 kilometers.
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DT Editorial Team··via space.com
