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Ingenuity (Mars Helicopter)
The first powered flight on another planet.
Mission Overview
A small robotic helicopter that traveled to Mars attached to the Perseverance rover. It proved that flight is possible in the thin Martian atmosphere.
Learning from History
"Originally intended for only 5 flights, it successfully completed 72 flights over 3 years before its mission ended in 2024."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Aircraft / Drone |
| Destination | Mars |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Dual Counter-rotating Rotors |