NASA's Perseverance rover has shattered the all-time off-world driving record, covering more ground on Mars than any vehicle has ever traveled on another world. The feat replaces a long-standing milestone previously held by NASA's Opportunity rover, which had driven 28.06 miles across the Red Planet.
According to ScienceDaily, Perseverance achieved the new record in just five and a half years, aided by an advanced self-driving system that allowed it to navigate challenging terrain more efficiently. The rover's autonomous capabilities are considered central to its ability to cover such a distance in a relatively short period.
The record highlights how far planetary exploration has come since the days of earlier rovers. With the source reporting only this single milestone, no contradictory details or additional mission figures are available.