Mars Orbiter Captures Perseverance Completing a Martian Marathon
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NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured Perseverance finishing the 26.2-mile Martian marathon in Jezero Crater on June 14, 2026, a milestone that accompanies the rover’s ongoing science—imagery, samples and potential biosignatures—with a orbital perspective on its continued exploration; nearby, Opportunity also reached marathon distance in more than a decade of driving.
Topics:sciencespace-exploration#jezero-crater#mars#mars-reconnaissance-orbiter#nasa#perseverance#space-exploration
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