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NASA's Perseverance Rover Sets Off-World Driving Record

Original: NASA’s Perseverance Sets Off-World Record for Total Distance Driven

NASA's Perseverance rover has set a new record for the total distance driven by a vehicle on another world, the space agency announced. The six-wheeled robot has been exploring Jezero Crater on Mars since 2021, and its cumulative odography now surpasses any previous off-world vehicle. The announcement highlights the rover's endurance and the success of its autonomous driving systems.

Why now: NASA publicly announced the milestone, drawing attention to the rover's achievements on Mars.

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• NASA’s Perseverance Sets Off-World Record for Total Distance Driven · NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (.gov)
• NASA’s Perseverance Sets Off-World Record for Total Distance Driven · NASA Science (.gov)

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