News · 14 July 2026
Perseverance rover completes Mars marathon in record five years
Photo by Javier Miranda on Unsplash
NASA's Perseverance rover has driven 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometres) on Mars, marking a significant milestone. The marathon distance was accomplished in only five years and four months, a considerably quicker pace than the prior record holder. An updated image from June 13, 2026, depicts the rover as a minute green dot situated to the west of Jezero Crater.
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