John Callas

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Perseverance rover breaks record for longest drive on another world

Oversaw Opportunity through the end of its mission in 2019

Perseverance set a new off-world driving record on October 11, 2026, when its odometer read 45.22 kilometers. Opportunity needed nearly 15 years to reach 45.16 kilometers. Perseverance took 5.5.

Updated Oct 30