Flying on Mars is possible: Here s how small rotorcraft Ingenuity proved it
Flying on Mars is possible: Here s how small rotorcraft Ingenuity proved it
The Ingenuity aircraft that rolled out of the belly of the Perseverance rover onto the Martian surface has withstood extreme temperatures on the rugged planet, showcasing an engineering marvel
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UPDATED: May 12, 2021 17:10 IST
The Ingenuity helicopter during one of its latest hop on Mars. The helicopter has performed several record making flights on the Red Planet. (Photo: Nasa)
Months after it landed in Mars s Jazero crater, cradled in the belly of an SUV-sized rover, the Ingenuity helicopter has created history, recording consecutive successful powered flights on another planet. The aircraft that rolled out of the belly of the Perseverance rover onto the Martian surface has withstood extreme temperatures on the rugged planet, showcasing the engineering marvel of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration s (