NASA's newest Mars rover hit the dusty red road this week, putting 6.5 metres on the odometer in its first test drive. The Perseverance rover ventured from its landing position Thursday, two weeks after landing on the Red Planet to seek signs of past life. In its first drive, Perseverance went forward four metres, took a 150-degree left turn, then backed up 2.5 metres. News from Mars: @NASAPersevere's team has tested its robotic arm, checked science instruments, & taken the rover on its first drive. Perseverance — NASA's biggest and most elaborate rover yet — became the ninth U.S. spacecraft to successfully land on Mars on Feb. 18.

Source: CBC News March 05, 2021 22:48 UTC