NASA’s Mars Rover Nears Marathon Mark, But Crucial Samples Remain Stranded
PASADENA, California, June 1, 2026, 10:05 PDT NASA’s Perseverance rover is about to notch a milestone, creeping up on the marathon mark on Mars. So far, the rover has rolled 26.09 miles—just shy of the 26.22-mile marathon distance. Mission manager Robert Hogg figures it’ll break through that threshold in roughly a month. (Cyprus Mail) The achievement marks a shift: Perseverance