"NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter Completes Historic Mission on Mars"

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"NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter Completes Historic Mission on Mars"
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NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has completed its final flight on Mars after 72 successful flights over three years, marking the end of its historic journey as the first aircraft to operate on another planet. The helicopter's last images revealed damage to one of its carbon fiber rotor blades, leading to a communication breakdown during a scheduled short flight. Despite the unexpected end, Ingenuity exceeded expectations and played a crucial role in the success of the Perseverance rover, paving the way for future space exploration.

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