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Q&A: Mars Perseverance Rover Distance Record
TL;DRPerseverance rover broke Mars distance record at 28.10 miles traveled.
Why it matters: Autonomous driving tech enables longer missions, proving capability for future deep space exploration.
On October 11, the Perseverance rover completed a drive that brought its total distance traveled on Mars to 28.10 miles (45.22 kilometers). This is a new record for Mars rovers, enabled in large part by Perseverance’s ability to drive with much more autonomy than its…
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