NASA's Perseverance Rover Drives Autonomously for 90% of Its Mars Journey

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NASA's Perseverance rover has demonstrated remarkable success as the first self-driving vehicle to operate on Mars. Approximately 90 percent of the total distance covered by the rover has been achieved through autonomous navigation. This capability allows the rover to independently chart safe routes across the Martian terrain without waiting for instructions from Earth. The achievement marks a significant milestone in autonomous space exploration technology.

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Pritzker Says Illinois Will Work to Keep the Bears in State

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