NASA says Perseverance set an off-world driving record
NASA reports that Perseverance surpassed Opportunity’s total driving distance on Mars on October 11.
What the record says
NASA’s October 12 account says the rover reached 28.10 miles, compared with Opportunity’s 28.06-mile record. The agency credits advances in autonomous navigation and says the mission’s extension began this month.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Read NASA’s full account for the mission details and evidence.
Limits and what is not established
The distance milestone is an engineering achievement; it does not establish evidence of life on Mars.
Sources checked October 13, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.