NASA's Martian helicopter promises unprecedented views of the red planet

When NASA's Ingenuity helicopter took flight on Mars in April 2021, it marked a historic moment in space exploration. 

This small, solar-powered rotorcraft became the first aircraft to achieve powered, controlled flight on another planet. 

Now, after Ingenuity's remarkable success, NASA is setting its sights on an even more ambitious aerial explorer for the red planet.

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Ingenuity's journey on Mars far exceeded expectations. Originally designed for just five test flights over 30 days, it ultimately completed an astounding 72 flights in nearly three years. The helicopter served as an aerial scout for the Perseverance rover, helping scientists and engineers gather val...