Perseverance Navcam Image Marks Record Drive
A new image taken by the navigation camera on NASA's Perseverance Mars rover shows a record distance traveled by the rover and its tracks on the Martian surface. The image was captured on October 11, 2026. It also shows the rocky landscape surrounding the rover.
Why it's good news: It highlights the ongoing success of the Perseverance mission and the rover's ability to continue exploring Mars.
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