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Perseverance Hits Martian Marathon Mile | Science News
NASA’s Perseverance rover just smashed a new record on Mars, driving the equivalent of a marathon—26.2 miles—in just five years and four months, far outpacing the old record holder, Opportunity. The rover’s winding tracks, captured in a stunning orbital photo, reveal its journey through the “Arbot” region near Jezero Crater. Built by teams at JPL and Lockheed Martin, and imaged by the HiRISE camera from the University of Arizona, this feat highlights global collaboration in space exploration. Scientists are now analyzing data from volcanic rocks and ancient lakebeds to uncover Mars’ history…
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