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Perseverance sets planetary driving-distance record

Last observed 2026-10-14 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

NASA’s Perseverance rover has driven 45.22 km on Mars, surpassing Opportunity’s previous 45.16 km record.

Why it matters: The milestone demonstrates mission longevity beyond Perseverance’s originally planned 20 km driving distance.

Connected intelligence

No reviewed trend connection is available for this event.

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