Perseverance Eyes Mars Ultramarathon as It Nears Record Distance
TL;DR
NASA’s Perseverance has driven more than 26.05 miles (41.92 km) on Mars over five years, closing in on Opportunity’s 28.06-mile record. After leaving Jezero Crater, it’s pushing into Lac de Charmes with future stops like Gardevarri and Singing Canyon, inching toward what could become the rover’s ultramarathon finish line later this month.
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