"NASA Restores Communication with Mars Helicopter Ingenuity After Temporary Loss"
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NASA's Mars Ingenuity helicopter lost communication during its 72nd flight, prompting concern, but contact was reestablished after the Perseverance rover performed long-duration listening sessions. The helicopter's flight team is reviewing data to understand the communication dropout, as it approaches three years of service. While the future of Ingenuity's flights remains uncertain, it has already surpassed expectations and proven its resilience on Mars.
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