NASA has selected a proposal for a solar-powered plane to fly around Mars for further conceptual development. The aircraft would explore the Martian surface while efficiently using energy.
A fully charged battery will allow MAGGIE to travel to travel 111 miles (179 km) at an altitude of jus over half a mile (1,000 metres) - as NASA announces a new solar plane mission around Mars.
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