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Mars orbiter watches Perseverance cross the finish line | Space photo of the day for June 29, 2026

On June 14, 2026, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover completed a marathon, or 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers) as a spacecraft ...

Perseverance Has Officially 'Run' a Marathon on Mars

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter took this photo as Perseverance crossed the 42-kilometer finish line—or is it a starting ...

Curiosity, Perseverance and Promise? NASA May Send a Mars Rover to the Moon.

As part of plans to establish a lunar base, the space agency may send to the moon a spare test version of the rover — as well ...
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NASA’s Perseverance has now driven a full marathon’s distance across the surface of Mars

NASA’s Perseverance rover has driven a full marathon across the surface of Mars, reaching 26.218 miles (42.195 km) on mission ...

NASA's Perseverance Rover Has Traveled The Distance Of A Marathon On Mars

It did so in just five years.

Perseverance: Photographed from space after Mars marathon

Perseverance only reached the marathon distance as the second rover on another celestial body. Shortly before, it was ...
CNN

Perseverance rover is making a steep ascent to reach unexplored Martian territory

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The Perseverance ...
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Perseverance rover will uncover mysterious Martian history after a monthslong challenging trek

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. After a steep ...

NASA's Perseverance discovers a rich cache of organic molecules on Mars, suggesting the building blocks of life were widespread on the ancient Red Planet

Scientists have detected complex organic matter in an ancient river valley on Mars, specifically within Jezero Crater. This ...
Forbes

Mars Dust Devil Photobombs NASA Rover Selfie

NASA’s Perseverance took this selfie on May 10 along the rim of the Jezero crater. Unbothered. In its lane. Focused. Dusty. Fabulous. NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover took some time away from its ...