Perseverance sets off-world driving record at 28.10 miles

NASA's Perseverance rover reached 28.10 miles (45.22 km) on Mars on Oct. 11, 2026, surpassing Opportunity's 28.06 miles (45.16 km) for the farthest distance driven by any vehicle on another world. Perseverance covered the distance in five and a half years, compared with nearly 15 years for Opportunity.