NASA Mars helicopter makes history as first vehicle to fly on another planet
NASA Mars helicopter makes history as first vehicle to fly on another planet Ingenuity has lifted off the Martian surface and launched a new era of planetary exploration. ByJay Bennett Email A small helicopter opened a new chapter of space exploration this morning when it lifted off the surface of Mars, marking humankind’s first powered flight on another planet. The 19-inch-tall chopper called Ingenuity kicked up rusty red dust as it hovered about 10 feet off the ground, turned slightly, and slowly touched back down. The flight lasted only about 40 seconds, but it represents one of history'...
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