NASA’s Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, has set a new flight record on the red planet. On its 59th flight just a few days ago, the drone-like machine reached an altitude of 20 meters, beating its previous record, set in December last year, by 6 meters. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), which is overseeing the mission that …
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter throws a shadow on the dusty surface on Aug. 2, 2023. NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Amanda Kooser A lot has happened in the air on Mars since April 19, 2021. That was the day when NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter first lifted off from the dusty ground and proved that powered, controlled flight was possible on another …
On August 2, 2023, NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter created a striking shadow on the dusty Martian surface. NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Amanda Kooser Ingenuity is now ready to shine in the spotlight, like a true star. NASA’s Mars helicopter has far surpassed the expectations of its creators and has become the center of attention with a new image captured …