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NASA Rover Breaks Record For Longest Road Trip on Another Planet : ScienceAlert

Last updated: July 14, 2025 9:55 am
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Perseverance Embarks on Historic Journey Across Mars

Perseverance is blazing trails on the Martian surface like no other rover before it. On June 19, the six-wheeled explorer achieved a remarkable milestone by completing the longest day trip of any robot vehicle on another planet.

Covering a distance of 411 meters in a single drive, Perseverance surpassed the achievements of its predecessors, Curiosity and Opportunity, which move at a slower pace.

Exciting Discoveries Await

Perseverance’s speed can be attributed to its self-driving software, allowing it to process images on the go. This capability enables the rover to cover more ground in a day, opening up new possibilities for scientific exploration on Mars.

Since landing on Mars in 2021, Perseverance has made significant progress, including an epic climb up a crater and the longest drive of any vehicle without human intervention on another planet.

The recent extended journey was motivated by the search for clay-bearing rocks on the Krokodillen plateau, a location with the potential to reveal crucial insights into Mars’ geological history.

Phyllosilicates, minerals found in clay-bearing rocks, could indicate the presence of water in Mars’ ancient past and preserve organic materials from billions of years ago.

Perseverance’s meticulous exploration aims to collect solid samples that provide definitive evidence of past conditions on Mars. The rover’s ability to analyze and select samples with precision is vital for advancing our understanding of the Red Planet.

“With seven empty sample tubes remaining, and a vast expanse of terrain ahead, Perseverance is poised to make groundbreaking discoveries in the coming months,” said acting project scientist Katie Stack Morgan.

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By retracing its path to a spot with a strong clay signature, Perseverance is on track to gather high-quality samples that could reshape our understanding of Mars’ geological evolution.

The rover’s current total distance traveled stands at nearly 36 km, positioning it to surpass the record for the most kilometers driven by a rover on another planet.

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