Rover path (IMAGE) University of Florida Caption The route the Perseverance Mars rover took from its landing site to its first failed attempt at taking a rock sample (Roubion) on to the site of its first successful rock sample collection (Citadelle). The trip took approximately seven months. Credit NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS Usage Restrictions No restrictions. License Public Domain Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.