The US space agency announced the achievement on Oct 13. The vehicle now holds the planetary distance title after surpassing the odometer peak of the Opportunity rover, which had remained unbeaten for eight years.
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NASA Perseverance Rover Breaks Opportunity Distance Record with 28.1 Miles
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The robotic explorer's landing in 2021 began a multi-year expedition that has resulted in the most extensive travel by any motorized vehicle on another planet. NASA's Perseverance rover covered 28.1 miles on Mars, overtaking the distance record previously held by the Opportunity rover since 2018. This milestone establishes Perseverance as the longest-distance traveler on any surface outside of Earth.
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