NASA's Perseverance rover begins 3-mile dash to the martian delta that scientists hope holds signs of ancient microbial life. Ingenuity helicopter will scout ahead after mission extended until at least September.

NASA Perseverance Rover’s Self-Driving Capabilities Put to the Test in Rush to Martian Delta

NASA’s Perseverance Rover hightails it to the Martian Delta. The rover’s self-driving capabilities will be put to the test this month as it begins a record-breaking series of sprints to its next sampling location.