"NASA's Ingenuity Sets New Altitude Record on 59th Mars Flight"

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter achieved a new altitude record on its 59th flight on Mars, reaching a height of 66 feet (20 meters). The 4-pound helicopter has been serving as a scout for NASA's Perseverance rover, helping identify routes and science targets. Ingenuity's primary mission was to demonstrate the feasibility of aerial exploration on Mars, and it has exceeded expectations by completing 59 flights, covering a total distance of 43,652 feet (13,304 meters) and staying aloft for 106.5 minutes.