NASA's Mars Helicopter Successfully Reestablishes Communication After 63-Day Silence
NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has re-established contact after 63 days of radio silence. The mini rotorcraft, which exceeded its initial 30-day mission, has been acting as an aerial scout for the Perseverance rover in search of signs of ancient microbial life on Mars. The loss of communication was expected due to a hill blocking the relay between Ingenuity and Perseverance. Data indicates that the helicopter is in good shape, and if further health checks go well, it will be ready for its next flight.