Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Mission Ends After Record-setting Flight

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, the first aircraft to fly on another world, has perished on Mars during its 72nd flight, leaving a legacy of pioneering interplanetary aerial mobility. The helicopter, initially designed for five flights, exceeded expectations by traversing 17 kilometers and flying for nearly 129 minutes. Its final flight ended in a fatal incident, possibly due to rotor blades striking the ground. Ingenuity's contributions include enabling scientific studies on Mars and paving the way for future aerial exploration on other worlds, with plans for advanced helicopter designs for future missions.