NASA Perseverance rover completes marathon distance on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has shared a new selfie against the backdrop of the ancient Martian landscape. Created by stitching together 61 individual images, this photo was taken on March 11, 2026, on the 1,797th sol of the mission, in the western part of the Jezero crater. This is reported by Ixbt.com .

Currently, Perseverance is exploring an area called Lac de Charmes as part of its fifth scientific campaign. Scientists note that this region contains ancient volcanic rocks that formed before the crater itself. This area is the westernmost point the rover has reached since landing.

During the research, igneous minerals found in the Arethusa region are proving crucial for understanding Mars' geological history. Additionally, panoramic images captured by the Mastcam-Z camera reveal massive rock fragments created by a meteorite impact 3.9 billion years ago.

Over more than five years, Perseverance has traveled nearly 42 kilometers, equivalent to a full marathon distance. NASA experts report that the rover is in excellent technical condition and is now preparing for its "ultramarathon" phase.