Today's Mars rovers typically drive at about 500 to 1,000 feet per hour — roughly the length of one to three football fields — and only for short stints at a time.
Elisha Sauers is a journalist at Mashable, where she focuses on space reporting, exploring topics such as NASA's moon and Mars missions, space travel, and astronomy. With 17 years of experience, she has also covered health, business, and government, showcasing her skill in narrative storytelling and public records requests. Elisha's work has been recognized nationally, earning her multiple National Headliner Awards and features in outlets like Mashable SE Asia and Space Today.
