NASA’s Perseverance rover set a record for the longest distance driven by a vehicle on another world, reaching 28.10 miles (45.22 kilometres) on Mars by 11 October 2026.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sets New Record on Mars
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| Date | 17 October 2026 (Saturday) |
| Time | 2:12 PM |
| Topic / Ministry | Current Affairs |
| Language | English |
| Reading time | 1 min (28 words) |
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