NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover Sets New Off-World Driving Record

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has surpassed the distance record for any vehicle driven on another world, reaching 28.10 miles (45.22 kilometers) on October 11, 2026. This achievement, accomplished in five and a half years, eclipses the previous record set by the Opportunity rover. The rover's advanced autonomous navigation system, AutoNav, has been crucial in its journey through Jezero Crater, where it is investigating ancient terrain and searching for traces of hydrothermal systems.