NASA's Perseverance sets off-world record for total distance driven

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTonight, NASA says the Perseverance rover passed Opportunity's off-world driving record, reaching 28.10 miles on October eleventh against the old mark of 28.06.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorRoll it. This is NASA's footage, and look at that sky, the parachutes are out and the dust is already rising.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWatch the lower part of the frame here. The rover drops toward the dusty ground, and the dust clouds close around it at touchdown.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat's the drive?

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNo, that's the landing. The drive was two hundred ninety-nine point six feet, and it did not get a parachute.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHistory, made in the time it takes to find a better spot at Costco. I'd call that efficient.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt was built for twelve point four miles. Everything since the landing has been overtime.