"Ingenuity: Mars Helicopter's Final Data Collection and Farewell Message"

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter concluded its mission but will continue to collect data as a "stationary testbed" on Mars, waking up daily to test its equipment and take pictures. The data will remain stored on the craft, which relies on radio contact with the Perseverance Rover. Despite losing contact and suffering rotor damage, Ingenuity exceeded expectations by flying 72 times and setting records. Its final gift of data will await future visits to Mars, showcasing its resilience and the achievements of its team.