Perseverance rover breaks record for longest road trip on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has set a new record for the longest single drive on Mars, covering 411 metres across rocky terrain on 19 June. Unlike previous rovers, Curiosity and Opportunity, Perseverance uses advanced self-driving software that processes images while moving. So, it doesn't need to stop allowing it to travel farther each day, enabling faster and more efficient exploration.