NewzNASA's Perseverance rover, the first self-driving vehicle on Mars, is set to break the record for the most distance driven by any vehicle on another celestial body. The automobile-sized rover, which landed on the Martian surface in February 2021, is scheduled to surpass a driving distance of 45.16 kilometers (28.06 miles).
The milestone highlights the operational success of the rover's autonomous driving capabilities. The upcoming distance record marks a significant operational achievement for the mission as it continues its exploration of the Martian terrain.
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