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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 ...

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Hits Marathon Milestone On Fifth Anniversary of Mars Landing

NASA’s Perseverance rover has just crossed an impressive mark on the Red Planet. It has now driven more than 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers), which is exactly the distance of a full marathon on Earth.
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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 ...
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Perseverance pays off: NASA successfully lands Mars rover on red planet

According to NASA, the rover’s landing was the most challenging touchdown on Mars that’s been attempted by the agency. Right before the landing, NASA engineers were on pins and needles as the ...

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 ...