The Mars rover Perseverance set a new record for the longest distance traveled by an off-Earth vehicle. When it touched down on Mars in 2021, the rover began its mission in the Jezero Crater, where researchers believe there may have once been an ancient lake. NASA said the rover had driven 28.1 miles as of Sunday, beating the previous record set by NASA's Opportunity rover, which drove 28.06 miles during the 15 years it spent exploring Mars. Find “NPR News Now” wherever you listen to podcasts. Host: Korva Coleman/NPR Reporter: Ari Daniel/NPR Producer: Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR