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NASA vehicle sets Mars driving record
NASA's Perseverance rover set a new record for driving on the surface of Mars, covering 28.1 miles (45.2 kilometers) since its arrival in 2021. This surpasses the previous record held by the Opportunity rover, which traveled during 2004-2018. This achievement comes five and a half years into its mission, which has focused on exploring the potential for past microbial life and searching for evidence of ancient water in the Jezero crater. The rover remains in excellent condition, with operational capabilities expected to continue into the 2030s and possibly beyond. This comes after the discovery of biosignatures in a rock sample dating back billions of years, further supporting the possibility of past life on Mars.
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