Space · Pasadena, California, United States (mission control) · United States of America · October 21, 2026

NASA's Perseverance sets record for longest drive on another world

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 21, 5:22 AM ET

NASA's Perseverance rover reached 45.22 km on its odometer, surpassing Opportunity's off-world driving record in about five and a half years, helped by its self-driving system. It is now exploring some of the oldest rocks in the solar system.

Why it matters

The milestone shows advances in autonomous navigation for planetary exploration.

Background

Perseverance landed in Mars's Jezero Crater in 2021 to search for signs of ancient life. Opportunity held the previous record after nearly 15 years of driving.

Sources

• NASA ↗Oct 21, 11:50 AM ET
• ScienceDaily ↗Oct 21, 5:22 AM ET

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