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Perseverance sets off-world driving record on Mars

Original: # Perseverance has achieved a major milestone on Mars. On Sol 2006 (Oct. 11, 2026), its odometer reached 45.22 kilometer

NASA's Perseverance rover has passed 45.22 kilometers (28.10 miles) driven on Mars, a milestone reached on Sol 2006, October 11, 2026. The distance sets a new record for the farthest any vehicle has traveled on another celestial body, surpassing the mark long held by the Opportunity rover. Space enthusiasts are marking the achievement, noting that Perseverance's engineering twin on Earth even received a plaque in recognition.

Why now: The rover's odometer milestone sets a new record for distance driven on another celestial body.

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• # Perseverance has achieved a major milestone on Mars. On Sol 2006 (Oct. 11, 2026), its odometer reached 45.22 kilometers (28.10 miles), setting a new record for the farthest distance driven on another celestial body. Its engineering twin here on Earth even received a plaque… · 65dBnoise · 40

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