February 2021 Current Events: Science and Technology

The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the science and technology news events you need to know so far for February 2021.

Porsche Breaks Land Speed Record

On February 15, Porsche set its fourth Guinness World Record, this time for indoor land speed. The all-electric Taycan car reached a record 102.65 mph, beating the old record by 13.6 mph. (CNN)

Perseverance Lands on Mars

On February 17, the six wheeled Mars Rover, Perseverance, quickly approached the end of its seventh-month journey as it began the descent to Mars. The robot now just has to safely land itself. This mission is perhaps one of the most important for NASA, as Perseverance is carrying tools and instruments that have not been used on the planet before. On February 19, Perseverance officially landed on Mars, a huge success for NASA.(BBC)