"NASA's Search for Water on Mars: The Solar-Powered Plane Mission"
NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts program is funding the theoretical development of a Martian plane called MAGGIE, designed to explore Mars' surface and stay aloft in its thin atmosphere. The aircraft, which would be powered by solar panels, aims to overcome the challenges of flying on Mars, such as generating lift and taking off and landing without runways. The concept draws inspiration from NASA's Ingenuity helicopter and could potentially revolutionize exploration and travel on the Red Planet.