NASA s Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, could change space exploration forever
The first attempt at flight on another planet is just days away. Here s what you need to know about NASA s Mars helicopter. Listen - 06:40
Ingenuity takes flight on Mars in this NASA animation. NASA/JPL-Caltech
NASA s wheeled rovers have revealed an incredible amount about Mars. From learning about the planet s wet history and discovering the chemistry of its soil, to the puzzling presence of methane in its atmosphere, the rolling robots have been indispensable in painting a picture of one of Earth s closest neighbors. They are remarkable, but they can t cover a lot of ground slow movement is critical to prevent them from tumbling over a cliff or colliding with a rock.
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Three missions to Mars are all due to reach the planet s orbit over the coming days.
Scientists from the UAE, China and the US will be holding their breath as each country s probe enters Mars orbit.
Each has a different mission but all will contribute to our understanding of if and how life could have evolved on the red planet.
GUEST: Professor Alan Duffy, Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing at Swinburne University
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