Mars’ aerial exploration has begun. NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter took off on Mars early this morning (April 19), making history as the first powered flight on a planet other than Earth. The 4-pound (1.8 kilogram) chopper was set to lift off … Read More
Perseverance has only been on Mars for two months, but the latest in red planet rovers is already picking up on Curiosity’s good habits. No, it isn’t science; at least, it isn’t just science. Percy is just as good as … Read More
The first helicopter on Mars is officially on Martian soil. NASA announced late Saturday (April 4) that the Mars helicopter Ingenuity touched down on the surface of the Red Planet after being dropped by its mother ship, the Perseverance rover. … Read More
Engineers announced on Tuesday that NASA has selected a location on Mars for the first demo flight of its Ingenuity mini helicopter. The four-pound rotorcraft is preparing to make the first powered flight on another planet, demonstrating a new capability … Read More
The board is set. The pieces are almost in motion. This week NASA provided the first shot of Ingenuity, a miniature Mars helicopter. Here it’s seen stowed sideways, folded up and locked in place.The helicopter is nearly ready to make … Read More
Stunning new images of spidery frost deposits and deep canyons on Mars, as well as new gas discoveries, have rocked the science world for a month full of news on the Red Planet as a total of three new Mars … Read More