"NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter Discovers 'Otherworldly' Martian Wreckage"

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"NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter Discovers 'Otherworldly' Martian Wreckage"
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NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, which achieved powered, controlled flight on Mars, captured striking color images of wreckage on the planet's surface during its 26th flight. However, the debris turned out to be the remains of the landing equipment used by Ingenuity when it arrived on Mars with the Perseverance rover in 2021. The photographs provide valuable engineering understanding and could assist future Mars missions. Ingenuity has exceeded expectations, completing 67 flights and preparing for its longest journey yet, covering 2,717 feet (828m) at a top speed of 36 km per hour.

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