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science1 year ago•2 min saved

NASA Helicopter Discovers Mysterious Wreckage on Mars

NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter, part of the Mars 2020 mission, captured images of spacecraft debris on Mars, highlighting the human impact on other planets. The debris, remnants of the landing equipment for the Perseverance Rover and Ingenuity, underscores the growing issue of space litter, as similar debris clutters Earth's orbit. This discovery prompts reflection on the future of human space travel and the potential need to address space debris on other planets.

via LADbible|

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spacescience1 year ago•4 min saved

Ingenuity Helicopter's Missing Rotor Blade: The Final Images from Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has spotted the broken blade of the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars, which ended its flying days after 72 flights. The blade was found lying about 50 feet from the helicopter's final resting place. The 4-pound drone had exceeded its planned five flights and had been scouting ahead for Perseverance. The blade snapped during a hard landing, but NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory team has cemented its legacy as a spaceflight pioneer.

via Space.com|

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spacescience1 year ago•2 min saved

"NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter: Final Images Show Missing Rotor Blade After Crash Landing"

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, which made over 70 successful flights on Mars, crashed in the Martian desert, with new images revealing that one of its essential rotors was completely snapped off during the rough landing. The sandy and featureless terrain was likely the cause of the crash. Despite the crash, Ingenuity's mission was a success, proving that flight in Mars' challenging conditions is possible. NASA may even plan to fly a plane over Mars in the future.

via Mashable|

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space-exploration1 year ago•3 min saved

"Perseverance Rover Discovers Damaged Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars"

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, which made history as the first aircraft to fly on another planet, has come to the end of its mission on Mars after sustaining damage to one of its rotors. The helicopter, which exceeded its initial goal of 5 flights and spent a cumulative 2 hours in the air over the course of 72 flights, was a crucial scout for the Perseverance rover. Engineers are now using insights from Ingenuity to develop the next generation of Martian helicopters with longer and stronger rotors, paving the way for future flight in our solar system and smarter, safer human exploration to Mars and beyond.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

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space-exploration1 year ago•2 min saved

"Perseverance Rover Discovers Ingenuity Helicopter's Final Resting Place on Mars"

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has captured images of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter at its final resting place, "Valinor Hills," after the helicopter sustained damage to its rotor blades on its 72nd flight. As Ingenuity's groundbreaking mission concludes, Perseverance continues its exploration of Mars, focusing on geological discoveries in the Jezero Crater area. The rover is approaching the margin unit, an area with strong signatures of carbonate minerals, and is preparing to investigate the mysterious crater rim, offering a glimpse into Mars' ancient history.

via SciTechDaily|

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space1 year ago•2 min saved

"Perseverance Rover Discovers Broken Mars Helicopter in Desert"

NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered the damaged Ingenuity helicopter on Mars, unable to fly again after a rough landing. The extraterrestrial chopper sits alone in a valley, its final resting place among the Martian desert's sandy terrain. Ingenuity made history as the first craft to achieve powered, controlled flight on another planet, flying 72 times before its accident. Its legacy proves that flight on Mars is possible, potentially paving the way for aerial exploration in the future.

via Mashable|

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space1 year ago•3 min saved

"Perseverance Rover Spots Broken Mars Helicopter on Martian Dune: End of NASA's History-Making Mission"

NASA's Perseverance Rover captured an image of the damaged Ingenuity helicopter on a Martian dune, marking the end of its mission after suffering rotor damage during its 72nd flight. The helicopter, which made history with the first powered flight on another planet, served as a scout for the Perseverance rover in exploring Mars' Jezero Crater. Despite the end of its mission, NASA praised Ingenuity's legacy and is already developing another drone, Dragonfly, for future exploration of Saturn's moon, Titan.

via Space.com|

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space1 year ago•3 min saved

"NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter Completes Historic Mission on Mars"

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has completed its final flight on Mars after 72 successful flights over three years, marking the end of its historic journey as the first aircraft to operate on another planet. The helicopter's last images revealed damage to one of its carbon fiber rotor blades, leading to a communication breakdown during a scheduled short flight. Despite the unexpected end, Ingenuity exceeded expectations and played a crucial role in the success of the Perseverance rover, paving the way for future space exploration.

via ExplorersWeb|

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space-exploration1 year ago•6 min saved

"Shocking Map Reveals Humans Already Trashing Mars with 15,694lbs of Space Junk"

Despite never setting foot on Mars, human-made space junk is piling up on the planet, with a new map revealing the locations of debris from spacecraft that have landed on Mars in the past 53 years. This includes defunct equipment such as Ingenuity helicopter, heat shields, parachutes, and drill bits, totaling an estimated 15,694lbs of human trash. Future missions to Mars should be designed with sustainability in mind, as current technology presents a balance between scientific discovery and environmental impact. The debris left on Mars by spacecraft is seen as historic monuments of human planetary exploration, and future manned missions may potentially gather up the space junk.

via Daily Mail|

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space-exploration1 year ago•2 min saved

"NASA's Revolutionary Mars Helicopter: From Stunning Views to Epic Journey's End"

Before being damaged and unable to fly again, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter captured a stunning vista of the Red Planet during its 70th flight, showcasing sprawling sand dunes and rocky ridges. The craft's 72nd flight resulted in severe rotor damage, likely caused by the featureless Martian terrain. Despite being expected to fly only five times, the helicopter completed 72 trips, proving that flight is possible on Mars and paving the way for future exploration. NASA plans more ambitious missions, including a spacecraft set to "touch" the sun at staggering speed this year.

via Supercar Blondie|

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spacetechnology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Legacy of Ingenuity: NASA's Mars Helicopter Mission Comes to an End"

NASA's Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, has sustained significant damage to its rotor blades, rendering it unable to fly again after 72 successful flights on the Martian surface. The craft's own images reveal broken rotor tips, highlighting the challenges of operating in the thin Martian atmosphere. Despite this setback, Ingenuity played a crucial role in scouting for signs of past primitive life on Mars, paving the way for future exploration, including the potential development of a compact Mars plane.

via Mashable|

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space-exploration1 year ago•4 min saved

"NASA's Mars Helicopter Mission: A Legacy of Science and Final Flight"

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, which served as the Perseverance rover's aerial scout on Mars, has completed its final flight after losing contact with the rover and sustaining damage to its rotor blade. Meanwhile, scientists are uncovering ancient DNA to solve the mysteries of pathogens like syphilis, and new research suggests that the megalodon shark was likely skinnier than previously believed. Additionally, declining pollinator populations are leading to smaller, less nectar-producing flowers, and there are fascinating developments in space exploration, including the discovery of a small exoplanet with water vapor in its atmosphere.

via CNN|

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spacetechnology1 year ago•2 min saved

"NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter: A Legacy in Aerial Exploration"

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, now too damaged to fly again, captured a stunning aerial view of the Martian desert before its final flight. The image shows sprawling sand dunes, rock-strewn ridges, and mountains, providing a glimpse of the Red Planet's landscape. The helicopter's demise was likely caused by the featureless terrain, hindering its navigation. Despite this, the mission vastly exceeded expectations, demonstrating the possibility of powered, controlled flight on Mars and paving the way for future aerial exploration of the planet.

via Mashable|

#ingenuity-helicopter #mars #martian-exploration

space1 year ago•4 min saved

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Mission Ends After 'Bland' Terrain Damage

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter sustained rotor damage during a flight on Mars, likely due to the featureless, sandy terrain it was navigating. The damage has grounded the helicopter permanently, as it has compromised its balance and thrust. Despite this setback, the team will continue to gather engineering data from Ingenuity as long as it remains within communication range of the Perseverance rover. The helicopter's pioneering flights have paved the way for future Mars exploration, and there is hope that it could be retrieved and displayed in the Smithsonian in the future.

via Space.com|

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space1 year ago•2 min saved

"NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter Completes Final Flight on Mars, Mission Concludes"

NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter has completed its final flight on Mars after sustaining rotor blade damage during its 72nd flight. Originally designed for five test flights over 30 days, Ingenuity far exceeded expectations, flying over 14 times farther and for over three years. Despite enduring tough terrain, dust storms, and a winter on Mars, the helicopter's historic journey has come to an end. NASA plans to wind down its operations and download the last data and imagery from its memory, marking the conclusion of its groundbreaking mission as the first aircraft to conduct a powered, controlled flight on another planet.

via Engadget|

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