Nasa’s Perseverance rover has surpassed Opportunity by covering 45.22 km on Mars in five and a half years. The rover broke this record on October 11, during its 2,006th Martian day of the mission. Perseverance’s autonomous navigation has been vital, accounting for over 90 percent of its driving distance. Additionally, it has discovered signs of ancient microbial activity and explored geological features within Jezero Crater.
