NASA Perseverance vs NASA Valkyrie
Head-to-head comparison of NASA JPL NASA Perseverance and NASA JPL NASA Valkyrie. Updated 2026.
Last updated: May 13, 2026
Overall Score
82.5/ 100
NASA Perseverance
NASA JPL
69.0/ 100
NASA Valkyrie
NASA JPL
Score Breakdown
90
Performance74
88
Reliability68
60
Ease of Use52
88
Intelligence78
72
Value65
85
Ecosystem70
90
Safety75
85
Design80
Specs Comparison
| Spec | NASA Perseverance | NASA Valkyrie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,700,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| Power | Multi-Mission RTG 110W | Battery 2kWh |
| Wheels | 6 | — |
| Cameras | 23 | — |
| Mass Kg | 1025 | 125 |
| Mission | Mars Sample Return cache | — |
| Dimensions | 3m x 2.7m x 2.2m | — |
| Instruments | 7 | — |
| Top Speed Cmps | 4.2 | — |
| Dof | — | 44 |
| Sensors | — | LiDAR, cameras, IMU, force/torque |
| Actuators | — | Series elastic |
| Height Cm | — | 188 |
| Application | — | Disaster response, space pre-deployment |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | NASA Perseverance | NASA Valkyrie |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $3,780,000,000 | $2,800,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |