NASA's Perseverance rover sets record for distance traveled on Mars
According to NASA, as of October 11, 2026, the Perseverance rover has traveled 45.22 km across the surface of Mars, breaking the record of Opportunity (45.16 km), which stood from 2004–2018. Project manager Steven Lee noted the vehicle's excellent technical condition and the possibility of operating into the 2030s.
Madina Usmonova